Description
This Best Homemade KFC Gravy recipe delivers all the rich, savory flavor of your favorite fast-food brown gravy using simple pantry ingredients. No drippings required! Perfect for mashed potatoes, chicken, biscuits, and more.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 beef bouillon cube
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups hot water
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add flour and whisk for 3 to 5 minutes until light golden and toasty.
3. Crumble in beef and chicken bouillon cubes and add onion powder. Stir until combined.
4. Slowly whisk in hot water, continuing to stir until smooth.
5. Let simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until thickened to desired consistency.
6. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
7. Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
Gravy thickens as it cools—add a splash of water when reheating.
Can be made vegetarian with plant-based bouillon cubes.
Store in the fridge for 4 days or freeze up to a month.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg