Easy Cream Gravy
Cream gravy is a delicious and easy white gravy that is made with heavy whipping cream instead of milk. It’s rich, creamy and absolutely delicious when topped over your favorite dishes! Learn how I serve this easy cream gravy below.
Cream Gravy Recipe
If you have not ever tried cream gravy, you are in for a treat. This is honestly my very favorite gravy recipe. I could just eat this with a spoon. It has a rich, deep flavor that just shouts comfort.
This recipe can be substituted for regular white gravy if desired, or you can serve it how I serve it in these pictures. You can find that information below under the serving section of this post.
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What Ingredients Are in Easy Cream Gravy?
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Butter – I like to use salted butter.
- All Purpose Flour – This is what I always have on hand. I have made this recipe using gluten free flour as well. My favorite gluten free flour is Cup4Cup GF flour or Bob’s Redmill GF flour.
- Kosher Salt
- Pepper
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How to Make Easy Cream Gravy
- In a stockpot, over medium heat, melt butter.
- When butter is melted, add in flour and whisk together creating a roux.
- Continue whisking for 1-2 minutes until the roux turns a nice golden-brown color and begins to bubble.
- Slowly add in the heavy whipping cream, whisking constantly until the gravy begins to thicken and reaches desired consistency.
- When the gravy has thickened, remove from heat and add in salt and pepper.
- Top over favorite recipes and enjoy!
cream gravy with potatoes
- In a stockpot, bring 3-4 cups of water to a boil.
- Add in baby red or yellow potatoes and cook until soft.
- Remove from heat and strain.
- Spoon cream gravy over top of potatoes and top with shredded cheese.
- Serve and enjoy.
Storage
I store the excess homemade white gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Sometimes I make the gravy ahead of time and put it in the refrigerator for future recipes to cut down on dinnertime. When you’re ready to eat the gravy, just pop it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stir and serve! It’s super simple!
Because you are using heavy whipping cream, you will notice that when you warm up the gravy, it will be slightly lumpy. It’s totally ok and still tastes great!
Cream Gravy with Potatoes
I love to serve this easy cream gravy over baby potatoes or red potatoes. Then, I take some shredded cheddar cheese and even add some peas too. This combo is deadly and will have you addicted to it. The deliciousness of the gravy over the potatoes with the melted cheese and the sweetness of the peas, oh my. It’s so good.
How to Make This Recipe Gluten Free
As previously stated, to make this easy cream gravy recipe gluten free, you will want to use a gluten free flour. Below are the flours I like to use and the links:
Bob’s Redmill Gluten Free Flour
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Easy Cream Gravy
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Optional:
- baby red or yellow potatoes
- shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a stockpot, over medium heat, melt butter.
- When butter is melted, add in flour and whisk together creating a roux.
- Continue whisking for 1-2 minutes until the roux turns a nice golden-brown color and begins to bubble.
- Slowly add in the heavy whipping cream, whisking constantly until the gravy begins to thicken and reaches desired consistency.
- When the gravy has thickened, remove from heat and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over favorite recipes and enjoy!
Cream Gravy with Potatoes
- In a stockpot, bring 3-4 cups of water to a boil.
- Add in baby red or yellow potatoes and cook until soft.
- Remove from heat and strain.
- Spoon cream gravy over top of potatoes and top with shredded cheese.
- Serve and enjoy.
