Unforgettable Southern Bacon Gravy for Perfect Biscuits

I grew up eating this milk gravy made with bacon grease. Everyone has heard of sausage gravy, but it doesn’t compare to this. After frying your bacon for breakfast, use the bacon drippings to make true Kentucky biscuit gravy. Is it fattening? Oh yeah, you better believe it — but it’s worth it! Pour it over biscuits and serve with crispy bacon and scrambled or fried eggs.

Recipe Details

Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ¼cupbacon drippings

  • ¼cupall-purpose flour

  • 1teaspoonsalt, or to taste

  • 1teaspoonground black pepper, or to taste

  • 4cupsmilk

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat bacon drippings in a skillet over medium heat; whisk flour into drippings until smooth. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring constantly so it doesn’t burn, until roux is caramel brown in color, about 15 minutes. Stir in salt and black pepper.

  2. Add milk, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking until thoroughly blended after each addition. Bring gravy to a simmer, then whisk constantly until thick, smooth, and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories190
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
13g
17%
Saturated Fat
6g
30%
Cholesterol
22mg
7%
Sodium
469mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate
12g
4%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
8g
Protein
6g
Vitamin C
0mg
2%
Calcium
193mg
15%
Iron
0mg
2%
Potassium
254mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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