Creamy Mushroom Country Gravy
Rich, buttery Southern gravy loaded with sautéed mushrooms and finished with cream. Ready in under 15 minutes and pairs perfectly with biscuits, toast, or mashed potatoes.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 186
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 12 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 sprig fresh thyme (or 0.5 tsp dried)
Instructions
- 1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foamy, about 60 seconds.
- 2
Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and liquid evaporates, ~5 minutes.
- 3
Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir constantly for 60 seconds until it smells toasty.
- 4
Pour in milk and broth slowly while whisking to avoid lumps. Add thyme and a pinch of salt.
- 5
Simmer gently for 3 minutes, stirring often, until gravy thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- 6
Taste and adjust salt and black pepper. Remove thyme and serve hot over biscuits or toast.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon
- whisk
- measuring cups and spoons
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