KFC Copycat Gravy

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

If you like KFC gravy, you'll love this quick and easy copycat recipe made with both beef and chicken bouillon. an onion, and a homemade roux.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped
5 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons beef bouillon
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2 Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and let melt. Whisk in flour to form a thick paste the consistency of cake frosting.
3 Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until flour has turned golden and begins to smell like toast, about 20 minutes.
4 Whisk in water and both bouillons until no lumps remain. Stir in pepper and bring mixture to a boil.
5 Cook and stir until thickened to gravy consistency, 8 to 10 minutes.