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A vertical, eye-level shot of a white bowl with a black rim filled with a large mound of creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes. A thick, glossy, medium-brown gravy is poured generously over the center, with visible specks of cracked black pepper throughout the sauce. The background features a warm, rustic kitchen setting with wooden countertops and potted green herbs in soft focus. A hand is partially visible holding the bowl.

KFC-Style Homemade Gravy

A silky and nostalgic copycat recipe that delivers the iconic, savory, and peppery flavor of classic fast-food gravy. Made with a blend of beef and chicken flavors and a signature hit of black pepper, this quick-fix sauce is the ultimate topper for mashed potatoes and fried chicken. No meat drippings are necessary, making it the perfect last-minute addition to any meal.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American Fast-Food Copycat
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 can 14.5 oz beef broth (or 2 cups water + beef bouillon)
  • 1/2 can 7 oz chicken broth (or 1 cup water + chicken bouillon)
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper more if you like it spicy!
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until bubbly and golden.
  2. Whisk in the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the roux is fragrant and slightly toasted.
  3. Slowly pour in the beef and chicken broths while whisking constantly to prevent any lumps from forming.
  4. Bring to a gentle simmer and continue to cook for 3-5 minutes until the gravy is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  5. Adjust the seasoning with extra salt or pepper to match your perfect flavor profile.
  6. Serve immediately over a large bowl of creamy mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food experience.