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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!

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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!

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Ingredients

To make this, you’ll need:

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  • 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!

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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.

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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.

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

Serve warm and enjoy!

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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.

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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.

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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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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 30 votes Print Pin Rate Course: Condiment, Dinner, Sauce, Side DishCuisine: American Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 8 Calories: 58kcal Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark

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 Did you make this recipe?Share it on Instagram @4sonsrus or tag #4sonsrus!

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