Black Pepper Gravy
Black Pepper Gravy delivers a bold peppery bite balanced by a smooth, milky roux. It’s rich, warming, and perfect spooned over biscuits, mashed potatoes, or fried cutlets when you want a comforting sauce with noticeable heat and depth. The generous grind of black pepper makes this classic gravy stand out at breakfast or cozy weeknight dinners.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Black Pepper Gravy, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour the milk into a microwave-safe container and heat in the microwave until warm, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Melt the margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking, until the mixture bubbles, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Slowly pour the milk into the saucepan while whisking. Cook and whisk until it starts to thicken, about 3 minutes. Add the pepper and salt. Keep whisking until the gravy reaches a boil, about 3 minutes more, then remove from the heat.
- Calories 88.86 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 3.14 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 6.82 g 2%
- Total Fat 5.52 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.19 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.73 g High --
- Cholesterol 1.82 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 35.84 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.48 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 3.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 84.82 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 0.31 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 124.91 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 96.64 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.73 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Black Pepper Gravy is made with 5 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Margarine, and Milk. Each serving provides about 88.86 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Black Pepper Gravy made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Margarine, Milk, Sea Salt. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Black Pepper Gravy?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 88.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Black Pepper Gravy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Black Pepper Gravy healthy?
- Black Pepper Gravy has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 88.86 calories and 3.14 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.19 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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