Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (can sub bacon fat)
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 2-2 1/2 cups whole or 2% milk (see notes)
  • 1-2 pinches of cayenne pepper
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium low heat.  Add the flour whisking continuously for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth and creamy.  Whisk in the cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  • Continue cooking while whisking frequently until gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.