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KFC gravy recipe poured over mashed potatoes

KFC Gravy Recipe

This easy KFC gravy copycat is rich, creamy, and ready in under 10 minutes—perfect for mashed potatoes, chicken, and more.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 55
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - Ingredients
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ⅛ tsp white pepper
  • ¼ tsp sea salt plus more to taste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ tsp beef bouillon granules

Equipment

  • Equipment
  • Medium saucepan
  • - Whisk
  • Measuring spoons
  • Heatproof spatula
  • - Ladle

Method
 

  1. - Instructions
  2. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Whisk in flour and cook 2–3 minutes until golden.
  4. Add onion powder, pepper, and salt.
  5. Slowly add broth and water while whisking.
  6. Stir in beef bouillon and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer 3–5 minutes until thick.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

Notes

- Notes
For extra richness, add a splash of cream. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat slowly and whisk to smooth.