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Recipe Index » Recipes » Easy Homemade Gravy From Scratch

Easy Homemade Gravy From Scratch

Published by Meaghan on January 19, 2022 | last updated on November 8, 2023.

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Easy homemade gravy from scratch tastes just like KFC brown gravy. You’ll want to serve this on top of mashed potatoes, roast chicken, or turkey- really anything you could put gravy on!

easy homemade gravy served over mashed potatoes in a gray bowl

Let’s be honest.

Gravy makes everything better.

By everything I mean chicken, turkey, roast beef, biscuits, mashed potatoes, and stuffing….

I’m sure I could think of uses for it too besides just eating it right off a spoon. 

And this KFC copycat brown gravy is delicious enough that you might want to eat it right off a spoon.

I totally won’t judge if you do!

easy homemade gravy being poured over mashed potatoes in a gray bowl

Ingredients

To make this, you’ll need:

ingredients needed for a batch of easy h0memade gravy

  • Butter– I recommend unsalted so you can control how salty your gravy is.
  • Flour– Regular all purpose flour.
  • Chicken bouillon powder– 1 tablespoon or 2 packets depending on what kind you use.
  • Spices– Garlic powder, dried parsley, and black pepper
  • Beef broth– Chicken broth will work in a pinch but it won’t be brown if you don’t use beef broth!

roux in a small gray pot being stirred by a wooden spoon

How to Make

To make this brown gravy, melt the butter in a large pot.

Once the butter is melted, whisk in the flour so it is the consistency of paste. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture is golden.

roux in a small gray pot being stirred by a wooden spoon

Next, stir in the bouillon powder, garlic powder, parsley, and pepper.

Slowly whisk in the beef broth a little at a time.

Mix it well after each addition.

roux in a small gray pot being stirred by a wooden spoon

Bring it to a simmer and allow to cook until desired thickness is reached.

Serve warm and enjoy!

a black ladle full of homemade brown gravy over a large pot

Storing leftovers

Gravy separates if you store it too long in the fridge. Store it in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze it in a freezer safe container for a month.

How much gravy does this make?

This recipe yields 2 cups of gravy or 8 half cup servings. 

copycat kfc gravy in a small white pitcher

Tips and tricks

  • Make sure to whisk the flour and the butter into a smooth paste and get all the lumps of flour out in the process. If you don’t the gravy will be lumpy.
  • This recipe is easy to double if you are serving a crowd.
  • The gravy will thicken more as it cools.

a small white pitcher filled with easy homemade brown gravy being poured over a gray bowl filled with fluffy mashed potatoes

Recipes to Serve with Gravy

We love this easy homemade gravy recipe on just about anything. Make it and enjoy!

Looking for recipes to serve with this copycat KFC brown gravy? Try these:

  • Crispy Air Fryer Fried Chicken
  • Copycat Cracker Barrel Roast Beef
  • Instant Pot Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes
  • Stove Top Stuffing Mix Meatloaf
  • Butter Swim Biscuits
  • Crockpot Pork & Rice
  • Crockpot Chicken & Stuffing
  • KFC Famous Bowl Casserole

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easy homemade gravy being poured over mashed potatoes in a gray bowl

Copycat KFC Brown Gravy

Easy homemade gravy from scratch tastes just like KFC brown gravy. You'll want to serve this on top of mashed potatoes, roast chicken, or turkey- really anything you could put gravy on!
4.74 from 19 votes
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Course: Condiment, Dinner, Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 58kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ flour
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder 2 packets
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups beef broth
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Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter then whisk in the flour and allow to cook 2-3 minutes
  • Stir in the bouillon powder, garlic powder, parsley, and pepper until evenly distributed
  • Slowly pour in the beef broth a little at a time, and mix well after each addition
  • Bring to a simmer and allow to cook until desired thickness is reached (about 5-10 minutes)
  • Serve warm.

Notes

  • Make sure to whisk the flour and the butter into a smooth paste and get all the lumps of flour out in the process. If you don't the gravy will be lumpy.
  • This recipe is easy to double if you are serving a crowd.
  • The gravy will thicken more as it cools.

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Debra says

    February 23, 2023 at 9:36 pm

    5 stars
    Very good

    Reply
  2. Rena says

    March 23, 2023 at 4:16 am

    This recipe is so easy to make and it is delicious!

    Reply
  3. Jeannette says

    June 29, 2023 at 6:16 pm

    5 stars
    In all my 60 years, I have only made a successful gravy one time…and lost the recipe. But this was so much better!! I had made a pot roast using beef broth and and Lipton’s dry onion soup and dip mix(dry),so I used that when you said to use broth. I think the success was because I added the broth bit by bit like you said. Thank you! I’m pinning this in several boards so I don’t lose it!!!

    PS) In case your readers need to know: I used King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten free flour and gluten free broth.

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  4. Sherry B. says

    October 3, 2023 at 10:07 pm

    Hi Meaghan. In the ingredients for the gravy, it says 1/4 flour. Does that mean 1/4 teaspoon, tablespoon or cup? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 9, 2023 at 7:28 pm

      Hey Sherry!! It’s 1/4 cup of flour!! Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Dawn says

    November 18, 2023 at 9:21 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you, so easy and so good, it’s a keeper

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      November 18, 2023 at 9:25 pm

      I’m so happy you enjoyed it, and thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback 🙂

      Reply
  6. Laura says

    November 19, 2023 at 3:53 pm

    I just tried this for the first time, the flavor is good but extremely salty, is there a certain type of chicken bouillon powder I should use? Or do you think just using low sodium beef broth might help? I feel like it would have been great if it wasn’t so salty, I wanted to give it another shot.

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    • 4sonsrus says

      November 19, 2023 at 5:57 pm

      You could absolutely use a low sodium option. They also make salt free bouillon, which would then allow you to salt to taste after it’s come together.

      Reply
  7. judith says

    November 23, 2023 at 11:14 am

    5 stars
    wouldnt you use chicken broth and use the beef broth for a darker gravy

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      November 23, 2023 at 12:57 pm

      You could!

      Reply

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