Do you want to add some variety to your snacking recipes? Being a Southern food lover, I try various delicious sauces and gravies to make kids’ lunches interesting. Surprisingly, I got a white pepper gravy recipe that became everyone’s favourite.

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Have you ever thought about the difference in the taste of fries without sauce? Well, the similar relish you will experience by putting a topping of white pepper gravy on biscuits and tomato slices. About a year ago, I tasted this white pepper gravy along with homemade biscuits in a hi-tea.

Its mouthwatering taste and salty sweetness urge me to make it for my family. I went to the kitchen and guessed the recipe by taste. And you know what, it went superbly. Since then, I made this white pepper gravy recipe for my kids’ lunch and snacks.

Here I’m going to share my secret white pepper gravy recipe with you. Collect ingredients, make, and serve them to your family.

Ingredients for White Pepper Gravy Recipe

White pepper gravy is indeed a remarkable recipe to try. With its smooth creamy texture and rich flavour of the broth, you will not be able to get over it. The ingredients, on the other hand, are not very fancy.

Some basic ingredients and boom! You get to enjoy a flavorful gravy. Following are the ingredients that you need to make White Pepper Gravy:

Milk = 8 oz (1 cup)
Butter = 4 tbsp
Vegetable broth = 4 oz (½ cup)

White pepper = 2 tsp
All purpose flour = ¼ cup
Salt = ½ tsp

Bay leaf = 1

Step-by-Step Guide for Making White Pepper Gravy Recipe

This gravy is really time efficient and yet it adds unbeatable flavour to your main dish. Also, it does not consist of adopting some complex steps. This means you have got your hands on a recipe that is easy and quick to make at the same time.

For this yummy gravy, follow the following instructions:

Step 1

Take a medium saucepan and add the butter cheese to it.

Step 2

Place the saucepan on medium flame and melt the butter.

Step 3

Then add all-purpose flour to the melted butter. Mix well to avoid clumps. Stir until the mixture is even.

Step 4

Keep mixing and then add the vegetable broth while still stirring.

Step 5

When you observe that the roux has started to thicken, add milk, white pepper, bay leaf, and salt. Try to add milk in portions of 4 oz (½ cup) each. Mix all the ingredients well.

Step 6

Stir and keep cooking so that it thickens its consistency.

Step 7

Stop cooking when you feel that your desired texture, thickness, and level of doneness have been achieved.

Step 8

The mouth-watering white pepper gravy is ready. Serve with your favourite main course. Bon Appetit!

FAQs

Can you add some other seasonings too, to this white pepper gravy?

Yes, you can add other seasonings to the gravy but only in a small amount so that its flavour does not stand out too much. Some seasonings and herbs that you can add are thyme, cayenne pepper, rosemary, etc.

Can you use gluten-free flour if you have a gluten allergy?

If you have a gluten allergy, you can surely replace the all-purpose flour with any gluten-free flour you normally use.

How to tell if your gravy has achieved the best possible thickness?

The gravy has attained the best level of thickness when it starts to stick to your spatula or wooden spoon you are using to stir and mix.

What to do if the gravy starts to get lumpy?

If the gravy gets lumps in it, strain it to eradicate the lumps.

What are some best recipes with which white pepper gravy can be served?

This awesome gravy can virtually complement any of your main course dishes. But if you ask us for recommendations, we will suggest making steak, fried chicken, or southern mashed potatoes with this gravy.

What thickens the white pepper gravy?

For getting a proper level of thickness, you add cornstarch or all-purpose flour. To adjust the thickness, you can either cook it for a bit longer and if it does not work, try adding some more flour into it.

What to do if you accidentally add excess pepper to the white pepper gravy?

For neutralizing the flavour of excess pepper, add any dairy product such as a small amount of cheese or cream until you get the required flavour. Adjust the other seasonings accordingly.

Concluding Remarks!

Try this amazing gravy as an alternative to mayonnaise and sauces. Its nutritious value is higher and healthier than other packaged sauces. So what are you thinking about? Make your dinner and snacks fancy by adding healthy white pepper gravy topping to your snacks.

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