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Homemade Gravy

There is nothing more comforting than a pot of warm, silky homemade gravy made completely from scratch. It takes only a few minutes, uses simple pantry ingredients, and tastes ten times better than anything from a packet or can.

Whether you’re serving it over mashed potatoes, turkey, chicken, biscuits, or beef, this gravy brings everything together with rich, savory flavor and the perfect velvety texture.

What I love most about homemade gravy is how customizable it is — you can make it with chicken broth, beef broth, or turkey drippings depending on what meal you’re serving. Once you learn the basic method, you’ll make it on autopilot and never look back.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3–4 cups chicken broth, beef broth, or turkey drippings
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• Optional: ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Optional: ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

1. Make the Roux

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Whisk in the flour and continue to whisk for 1–2 minutes, until smooth and lightly golden.
   • This cooks out the raw flour taste and creates the base of your gravy.

2. Add the Broth

1. Slowly pour in the broth while whisking constantly.
2. Keep whisking until the mixture is smooth with no lumps.

3. Let It Thicken

1. Bring the gravy to a gentle simmer.
2. Cook for 3–6 minutes, whisking often, until it reaches your desired thickness.
   • Add more broth if you want it thinner.

4. Season

Stir in salt, pepper, and optional garlic or onion powder to taste.

5. Serve Warm

Pour hot gravy over mashed potatoes, meat, stuffing, or biscuits.

Jennie’s Thoughts

Gravy is one of those recipes people often think is complicated, but once you make it yourself, you realize it’s one of the easiest things in the world — and the taste is unbeatable.

The butter and flour come together into the silkiest base, and the broth adds that deep, comforting flavor that ties your whole meal together. I love how simple it is to control the thickness: just simmer a bit longer for a thicker gravy or add a splash of broth for a lighter one.

This recipe has become my go-to for holidays especially because it works beautifully with turkey drippings, but I also make it during the week whenever we need something cozy to complete a meal. It’s inexpensive, uses ingredients you always have on hand, and transforms even the simplest dinner into something warm and homey.

Serving Size

Makes 3–4 cups of gravy
Serves 6–8 people, depending on portion size.

Once you get comfortable making gravy from scratch, you’ll wonder how you ever settled for the pre-made versions. It’s one of those simple kitchen skills that instantly elevates every meal — from Sunday dinners to holiday feasts.

A pot of warm, flavorful gravy just brings everything together and adds that extra layer of comfort everyone loves. Whether you spoon it over mashed potatoes, drizzle it on turkey, or use it to smother a fresh batch of biscuits, this homemade gravy is always the finishing touch that makes the whole meal feel complete.

Keep this recipe in your back pocket, make it once, and it will quickly become a staple you rely on again and again.