Description
This Best Homemade KFC Gravy is rich, smooth, peppery, and full of savory comfort food flavor. It is an easy recipe that comes together fast with simple pantry staples, making it perfect for a quick dinner, easy side dish, holiday table, or cozy food ideas when you want homemade gravy for mashed potatoes, biscuits, fried chicken, or fries.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup beef broth
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon heavy cream optional
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Whisk in the flour until smooth and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly golden.
3. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking constantly to keep the mixture smooth.
4. Add the beef broth and whisk until fully combined.
5. Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
6. Simmer for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until the gravy thickens.
7. Stir in the heavy cream if using for a smoother finish.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot.
Notes
Whisk the broth in slowly to prevent lumps and keep the texture silky.
Use freshly ground black pepper for the most authentic flavor.
Add a splash of extra broth when reheating if the gravy thickens in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce / Gravy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg