Description
If you’re craving that iconic fast-food gravy flavor at home, this Best Homemade KFC Gravy is the creamy, peppery sauce you need in your kitchen. It’s rich, golden, and full of savory depth—all made in under 15 minutes without meat drippings. This easy recipe brings comfort and flavor to dinner tables fast, making it a must for holiday spreads, quick breakfasts, or weeknight dinners. Ideal for mashed potatoes, biscuits, chicken, and even fries, it’s a staple worth mastering. Perfect for anyone searching for quick breakfast, easy dinner, healthy snack, or comfort food ideas.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Whisk in the flour and stir constantly to form a smooth roux, cooking for about 2–3 minutes until golden.
3. Add onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper to the roux. Stir well.
4. Slowly pour in chicken and beef broth while whisking to avoid lumps.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens (about 5–7 minutes).
6. Taste and season with salt as needed.
7. Serve hot over your favorite sides or store as directed.
Notes
For an extra creamy version, add a splash of cream at the end of cooking.
Stir constantly during broth addition to avoid lumps and achieve the silkiest texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg