Country Gravy Mix

🥄 Homemade Country Gravy Mix

There’s nothing quite like the rich, creamy comfort of homemade country gravy—but who has time to make gravy from scratch every morning? With this easy Homemade Country Gravy Mix recipe, you’ll always have delicious, southern-style gravy ready in minutes.

It’s perfect for pouring over buttermilk biscuits, chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes, or sausage gravy for breakfast.

This dry gravy mix recipe is a budget-friendly pantry staple you can make ahead and store for up to 6 months.

No preservatives, no store-bought packets—just real ingredients and authentic flavor. Best of all? It costs just pennies per serving and makes a silky, peppery white gravy every time.

Whether you call it white gravy, peppered gravy, or biscuit gravy, this easy mix saves you time and money while delivering big southern comfort food vibes.

✅ Make ahead gravy mix
✅ Easy gravy recipe without drippings
✅ Creamy country gravy for biscuits and gravy lovers

If you’re looking for a quick, homemade gravy that’s cheaper and better than store-bought packets, this recipe is for you. Let’s whip up a batch!

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Country Gravy Mix Ingredients:

✅ Dry Mix:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

📝 Directions to Make Homemade Gravy Mix:

Make the dry mix: Combine all dry mix ingredients in a jar or zip-top bag. Mix well. Seal and store.

👉 Yield (dry mix): about 1 1/4 cups mix (~20 tablespoons), enough for 10 batches of gravy.

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How to Make Country Gravy Using the Homemade Country Gravy Mix

To Make Gravy (1 batch):

✅ You’ll Need:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons Country Gravy Mix
• 2 cups milk

Prepare the gravy:

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
2. Stir in 2 tablespoons of Country Gravy Mix. Cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until a smooth paste forms (about 1 minute).
3. Slowly whisk in milk, ensuring no lumps form. Bring to a gentle boil, whisking constantly.
4. Reduce heat and simmer 3-4 minutes, whisking occasionally until thickened.

👉 Serve hot over biscuits, chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes, sausage patties, or fried chicken.

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🐷 For Quick Sausage Gravy:

Add 1 pound cooked, crumbled sausage to the butter before adding the mix.

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🫙 Storage:

✅ Store dry mix in an airtight jar or sealed bag in a cool, dry place.
✅ Shelf life: up to 6 months.

 

💸 Budget101® Price Breakdown:

Ingredient	Amount Used	Package Size	Package Price	Used Cost
All-purpose flour	1 cup (4.25 oz)	5 lb (80 oz)	$2.24	$0.12
Garlic salt	2 tsp	4.25 oz jar	$1.00	$0.04
Paprika	1 tsp	2 oz jar	$1.50	$0.08
Cracked black pepper	1 tsp	2 oz jar	$1.88	$0.09
Poultry seasoning	1/4 tsp	0.9 oz jar	$1.68	$0.02
Chicken bouillon granules	1 Tbsp	3.75 oz jar	$2.24	$0.15
Salt	1/2 tsp	26 oz	$0.50	<$0.01

🧾 Total Used Cost (dry mix): $0.50 per jar of mix (~10 batches)

👉 Per batch gravy (incl. butter & milk):

Additional Ingredient	Amount Used	Package Size	Package Price	Used Cost
Butter	2 Tbsp (1 oz)	16 oz	$3.68	$0.23
Milk	2 cups	1 gallon (128 oz)	$2.89	$0.36

🧾 Total Used Cost (1 batch prepared gravy): $1.09

✅ Makes ~2 cups gravy (4 servings) → $0.27 per serving!

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📝 Notes & Optional Variations:

⭐ Swap beef bouillon for chicken for brown gravy.

⭐ Add 1/2 tsp onion powder to the mix for extra flavor.

⭐ Want spicier gravy? Add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes.

⭐ Use a nonstick saucepan & whisk to prevent sticking and ensure smooth texture.

🥣 Nutrition Estimate (per 1/2 cup prepared gravy):

• Calories: ~110
• Fat: 7g
• Carbs: 8g
• Protein: 3g
• Sodium: ~430mg

(Values vary based on brands and exact ingredients.)

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