Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (see Notes)
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme (plus more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (plus more to taste)
  • 2 cups milk (divided, see Notes)

Instruction

  • Warm medium saucepan on stovetop over medium heat. When warm, add butter and heat until melted, occasionally tilting saucepan to move butter around.
  • Once butter is melted and bubbly, slowly whisk in flour, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne until roux forms. Let roux cook 2 minutes.
  • After 2 minutes, slowly whisk in 2 tablespoons of milk. Whisk constantly until mixture is completely smooth before adding more milk. Continue adding milk in 2 tablespoon increments until full 2 cups has been incorporated.
  • Reduce heat to low and let gravy simmer in saucepan, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until thick. Taste and season with additional seasonings as desired. Serve warm.