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Bowl of homemade KFC copycat gravy served with mashed potatoes.

KFC Gravy Recipe

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Enjoy homemade KFC Gravy with this easy copycat recipe. Smooth, flavorful, and perfect for mashed potatoes, chicken, and biscuits.

Ingredients 

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 beef bouillon cube, crushed (or 1 tsp beef bouillon granules)
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube, crushed (or 1 tsp chicken bouillon granules)
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is golden and bubbly.
  • Stir in the crushed beef and chicken bouillon cubes until fully dissolved.
  • Slowly pour in the water while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Continue whisking until smooth.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
  • Stir in black pepper and adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Pour warm gravy over mashed potatoes, fried chicken, biscuits, or your favorite comfort foods.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 488mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 356IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.4mg