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
- 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
- Protein 3.14 g Low Source
- Carbs 6.82 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.52 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.19 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.73 g High
- Cholesterol 1.82 mg Low Source
- Sodium 35.84 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.48 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.15 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 84.82 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.31 mg Low Source
- Potassium 124.91 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 113.94 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.67 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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