Bacon Gravy
This Bacon Gravy is seriously amazing! Homemade gravy loaded with bacon flavor that’ll make you want to lick the plate clean! It turns regular biscuits and gravy into something incredible and uses up that bacon grease you’d normally throw away. Easy, cheap, and delicious!
Looking for more Southern gravy recipes? Try our Tomato Gravy and Chipped Beef Gravy, or Hamburger Gravy. All are perfect over Buttermilk Biscuits!
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This gravy is for all my bacon lovers out there! The bacon grease gives it incredible rich flavor that regular gravy just can’t touch. Mix the flour with all that bacon grease and you get this perfect thick, creamy texture. Top it with some crispy bacon and you’ll understand why people go crazy for this stuff!
Growing up we had this kind of gravy every single weekend with Mom’s homemade biscuits! I guess that’s why I still prefer creamy bacon gravy to sausage gravy.
What you’ll love about this Biscuits and Gravy Recipe:
Recipe Ingredients:
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this amazing Bacon Gravy Recipe:
- Bacon grease (you will need 4 tablespoons of bacon grease)
- Butter
- All-purpose flour
- Whole milk (1 1/2 cups of milk)
- Heavy cream
- Salt
- Black pepper (use more if you like a lot of pepper)
- Cooked bacon slices, crumbled (I prefer to use thick cut bacon, but any will work)
- Warm biscuits or toast for serving, optional
Ingredient Notes:
- Bacon Grease: Save the grease from cooking 8 slices of bacon and drain your bacon on a paper towel-lined plate before crumbling. Store the bacon drippings in a mason jar for future use. Make sure it’s not too hot when you start making the roux.
- Roux: Mixing the flour with the bacon grease and butter creates the foundation that thickens your gravy. Don’t skip the 2-minute cooking time for the best gravy.
- Milk and Cream: The combination gives you the perfect creamy gravy texture. You can use all milk if you prefer, but the cream makes it extra rich. Use a measuring cup for accuracy.
How to make Bacon Gravy step-by-step:
Check out the quick visual guides below. For full instructions and ingredients, see the printable recipe card at the end.
STEP 1: In a large skillet, heat bacon fat and butter over medium heat until butter melts.
STEP 2: Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes to make a roux. This is the best way to prevent lumps.
STEP 3: Gradually whisk in milk, then heavy cream, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add additional milk if needed.
STEP 4: Cook, stirring frequently, over medium-low heat until gravy thickens to your desired consistency, about 5-8 minutes.
STEP 5: Season with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust as needed.
STEP 6: Either stir in crumbled bacon or serve gravy and let individuals add bacon pieces on top as desired. I have kids that like it on the side, and some like it mixed in!
STEP 7: Serve hot over biscuits or toast.
PRO TIP:
Don’t rush the roux! Cooking the flour mixture for the full 2 minutes eliminates that raw flour taste and helps prevent lumps. Also, add the milk slowly at first, this prevents the gravy from getting lumpy. If it does get lumpy, just whisk vigorously or strain it.
Storage and Reheating:
Storage: Store leftover gravy in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It can be kept for up to 2 days.
Reheating: When reheating, add a splash of milk to thin it out as the gravy will thicken when cold. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, stirring frequently.
Freezing: This gravy doesn’t freeze well due to the dairy content, so it’s best enjoyed fresh.
Additions and Substitutions:
ADDITIONS:
- Spice: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for extra flavor.
- Herbs: Fresh thyme or sage add great flavor.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- Dairy: You can use all milk instead of the milk and cream combination for a lighter version. This makes it more like traditional milk gravy.
- Fat: If you don’t have enough bacon grease, you can add more butter or vegetable oil.
- Flour: All-purpose flour works best, but you can use self-rising flour if needed.
FAQs about this Bacon Grease Gravy:
Can I make gravy with bacon instead of sausage?
Absolutely! This bacon gravy is a delicious alternative to traditional sausage gravy. Instead of using sausage and sausage grease, you use bacon grease and crumbled bacon. Many people actually prefer the smoky bacon flavor over sausage.
What are other names for this delicious gravy?
This is also known as country gravy, sawmill gravy, or white gravy. Some people call it country bacon gravy when made with bacon fat.
What can you do with leftover bacon grease?
Don’t throw it away! Leftover bacon grease is perfect for making this amazing gravy. You can also use it for frying eggs, roasting vegetables, or making cornbread. I even love to use to make refried beans! Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 months in a jar.
What can I serve with Bacon Gravy Recipe?
This white gravy is perfect over fluffy biscuits, toast, crispy fried chicken, or even pork chops. It’s also great with breakfast foods like hash browns or grits. Some people even use it as a dipping sauce for french fries! My most favorite way to eat this delicious bacon gravy is over fried potatoes, it’s the best!
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Bacon Gravy
Equipment
- 1 Skillet
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup bacon grease
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour (1/4 cup + 1 TBLS)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 strips cooked bacon crumbled
- Biscuits or toast for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat bacon grease and butter over medium heat until butter melts.
- Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk, then heavy cream, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until gravy thickens to your desired consistency, about 5-8 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust as needed.
- Either stir in crumbled bacon or serve gravy and let individuals add bacon pieces on top as desired.
- Serve hot over biscuits or toast.
Notes
Nutrition
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