Dairy Free Classic Gravy

Total time20 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time15 min

This silky, spoon-coating gravy comes together with a simple roux base, savory chicken or turkey broth, and a warm blend of onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper for depth. A pinch of fresh thyme adds an earthy, aromatic finish, while a quick pass through a fine-mesh strainer guarantees that glossy, restaurant-smooth texture every time. It's the kind of gravy that ladles beautifully over mashed potatoes, roasted turkey, or biscuits without weighing things down. Best of all, this one is a great fit for a dairy free table, so you can pour freely without a second thought. Keep this one on repeat for holiday spreads or weeknight comfort food alike.

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Ingredients

6 servings

3 tbsp unsalted butter
Country Crock Dairy Free Plant Butter Made With Olive Oil Miyoko's Creamery Plant Milk European Style Salted Butter, 8 oz Violife 100% Vegan Unsalted Plant Butter Country Crock Dairy Free Plant Butter with Avocado Oil Violife 100% Dairy-Free Salted Plant Butter
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Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or turkey broth
2 tbsp heavy cream
Chef's tip
Use unsweetened dairy-free heavy cream in cooked sauces, soups, and ganache. For whipped uses, choose a product labeled whippable.
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp black pepper
salt, to taste
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)

Instructions

1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foamy and just beginning to subside, about 1 minute.
2
Add the flour all at once and whisk constantly for 1 to 2 minutes, until the roux turns a pale golden color and smells faintly nutty.

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