Best 20 Cream Gravy Recipes

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Creamy gravy is a versatile and delicious topper for many dishes, from poultry to vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can create a rich and flavorful sauce that will elevate your meal to the next level. Whether you prefer a classic white gravy or something with a little more kick, there are endless possibilities to suit your taste buds. So grab your whisk and get ready to explore the world of cream gravy.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

COUNTRY FRIED PORK CHOPS WITH CREAM GRAVY



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Make and share this Country Fried Pork Chops With Cream Gravy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 pork chops
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons oil
2 cups milk
Kitchen Bouquet

Steps:

  • Mix flour, salt and pepper in a plate or shallow dish.
  • Dredge pork chops in seasoned flour (reserve unused flour).
  • Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet.
  • When hot, add the flour coated pork chops and brown on medium-high.
  • Turn and brown on the other side.
  • Add 1/4 cup water.
  • Reduce heat, cover pan and simmer for 30 minutes or until pork chops are done.
  • Remove cover, increase the heat and recrisp the chops.
  • Remove chops to a paper towel lined plate.
  • Stir up any flour "crispies" to loosen.
  • Add more oil if needed to make about 3 tablespoons.
  • Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of the reserved seasoned flour to the hot oil, stirring constantly with a whisk until lightly browned.
  • Add 2 cups of milk all at once and continue stirring until thickened and bubbly.
  • If the gravy is too thick, add some water.
  • Add a couple of drops of gravy coloring (Kitchen Bouquet) if needed to give the gravy a rich color.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve pork chops with cream gravy.

TEXAS STYLE CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH CREAM GRAVY



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Cube steak works the best for this recipe. Chaz loves this - perfect comfort food with mashed potatoes and biscuits. Yay carbs!

Provided by greysangel

Categories     Steak

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (4 ounce) tenderized beef steaks (known in supermarkets as "cube steak")
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
all-purpose flour
cooking oil or melted Crisco
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Beat together the egg and milk and set aside.
  • Mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika and white pepper and sprinkle on both sides of beef cutlets.
  • Fill plastic zip lock back with flour. Drop steaks into bag to manually and dredge the steak in flour. Then pour flour into a shallow dish and shake excess flour off of the steaks. Use a pair of tongs for dipping steak into egg mixture and a separate pair of tongs for dipping into the flour.
  • Set cutlets aside on a piece of waxed paper.
  • Heat the cooking oil in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat for a few minutes. Oil should be about a half-inch deep in the pan. (This recipe is not about diets!) Check the temperature with a drop of water; if it pops and spits back at you, it's ready.
  • With a long-handled fork, carefully place each cutlet into the hot oil. Protect yourself (and your kitchen) from the popping grease that results. Fry cutlets on both sides, turning once, until golden brown. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 4 or 5 minutes until cutlets are done through. Drain cutlets on paper towels.
  • Cream Gravy.
  • After the cutlets are removed from the pan, pour off all but about 2 tablespoons of oil, keeping as many as possible of the browned bits in the pan. Heat the oil over medium heat until hot.
  • Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour (use the left-over flour from the chicken fried steak recipe (waste not -- want not) in the hot oil. Stir with a wooden spoon, quickly, to brown the flour.
  • Gradually stir in 3/4 cup milk and 3/4 cup water, mixed together, stirring constantly with the wooden spoon and mashing out any lumps. Lower heat, and gravy will begin to thicken. Continue cooking and stirring a few minutes until gravy reaches desired thickness. Check seasonings and add more salt and pepper according to your taste.

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK W/CREAM GRAVY



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This is a recipe for Chicken Fried Steak, one of the staple foods of Texas. Like with fried chicken, folks in each family or restaurant tend to have their own little "secrets" to preparing Chicken Fried Steak, so you can play with the recipe a bit. But if it don't include the cream gravy, it ain't been prepared right and it ain't a "secret" worth keeping.

Provided by Mark H.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

oil or shortening, for frying
6 -8 beef cutlets, tenderized (round or cube steak)
3 -4 cups seasoned flour (flour with savory seasonings of your choice or Seasoned Flour)
3 eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 cup flour
salt and pepper
4 cups milk
1 -2 tablespoon dripping, included the cooked bits

Steps:

  • Heat about 1/4-1/2 inch of oil or shortening in a frying pan.
  • Beat eggs then combine with milk.
  • Dredge tenderized beef cutlets in flour, then egg-milk wash, then a second time in flour.
  • Place dredged cutlets into heated oil and fry until golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Turn steak over and cook for another 5 minutes or so until both sides are golden.
  • Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and allow to drain.
  • TIME TO MAKE THE GRAVY: Drain all but 1-2 tablespoons of drippings from the frying pan; leave all the cooked bits you can.
  • Combine flour and seasonings with milk, then pour into the pan with drippings and bits.
  • Continually stir/whisk the gravy over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, or until desired consistency.
  • Taste and add more salt or pepper if necessary.
  • Serve generously over each piece of chicken fried steak.
  • Sop up any extra gravy with a biscuit.

CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK WITH CREAM GRAVY



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Chicken-fried steak an iconic dish found in many southern states and each state has its own delicious version. This recipe is a Texas-style CFS with lots of peppery, creamy gravy and a crispy crust that's flavored with onion and garlic powders, plus a hit of heat from paprika and hot sauce.

Provided by Rick Martinez

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Four 6-ounce top round steaks (London Broil)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups cornstarch
1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Pound each steak between 2 sheets of plastic wrap to 1/4 inch thick. Liberally sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Whisk together the 1 1/2 cups flour with the cornstarch, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Whisk together the buttermilk and hot sauce in a medium bowl.
  • Working with one steak at a time, lightly dredge in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess. Dip in the buttermilk mixture, letting the excess drip off. Dredge again in the flour mixture, packing it onto the steaks and pressing firmly into crevices, and gently shake off the excess. Return the steaks to the same wire rack. (If time allows, refrigerate, uncovered, 2 to 6 hours. This rest time will ensure that the crust is extra crispy and adheres to the steak. Let the steaks stand at room temperature 30 minutes before frying.)
  • Meanwhile, make the gravy. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons flour until combined and cook until golden and bubbling, about 1 minute. Whisk in the milk, heavy cream, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, whisking frequently, until the gravy boils. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, whisking occasionally, until the gravy thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm. (Cream gravy will seem very loose, but it will thicken as it sits.)
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat with enough oil to come halfway up the sides. Fit the skillet with a deep-fry thermometer then heat over high heat until the oil registers 375 degrees F. Fry the steaks in 2 batches until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Whisk the warm cream gravy to loosen and serve over the chicken-fried steaks.

MUSHROOM CREAM GRAVY SAUCE



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An ambrosial sauce that is irresistible! This is excellent atop smashed potatoes or as a sauce for long, flat pasta. Adjust seasonings for a variety of complex flavors! Common substitutions include paprika and cayenne in lieu of the Italian herbs used here!

Provided by Amber D. Marcu

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes     Vegetarian Gravy Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (4 ounce) package sliced button mushrooms
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
6 tablespoons white wine, divided
1 cup heavy cream
sea salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat until foamy; cook and stir shallots and garlic in the melted butter for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and rosemary; stir to coat, 1 minute.
  • Pour 1/4 cup white wine into mushroom mixture; cook and stir until mushrooms are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; add cream and 2 tablespoons white wine. Cook and stir until gravy is creamy and thick, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 118.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

MEATLOAF WITH MUSTARD AND SOUR CREAM GRAVY



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 strips bacon
2 eggs
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons sour cream
3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher and freshly ground black pepper
2 Italian sausages, casings removed (mild or spicy)
1 pound 80/20 ground beef
Mustard and Sour Cream Gravy, recipe follows
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 onion, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup beef stock
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Line the glass loaf pan with the bacon, centering the strips lengthwise in the pan, letting the ends hang over the short edge.
  • Lightly beat the eggs in a large bowl. Add the ketchup and sour cream and mix. Add the breadcrumbs, onions and garlic, stirring to incorporate, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix in the sausage, breaking it up to season the egg mixture evenly. Mix in the ground beef, using your hands to mix gently but thoroughly. Press the meatloaf mixture firmly into the loaf pan with the bacon, shaping the meat into a loaf shape. Unmold the meatloaf by turning the pan upside-down, and tapping the bottom to release the meatloaf. Tuck the bacon under the loaf, and place it bacon-side up on a foiled or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until the meat registers 160 degrees F, 50 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with Mustard and Sour Cream Gravy.
  • In a saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat, add the onions and saute until the onions are soft, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle the flour on top of the onions and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Turn up the heat to medium-high and whisk in the stock and 1/2 cup water. Cook at a simmer, whisking frequently, until the gravy begins to thicken. Turn off the heat and whisk in the sour cream, and then the mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Taste before adding salt and pepper. Serve on the meatloaf.

MUSHROOM SOUR CREAM GRAVY



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My grandma made this gravy every Thanksgiving to drizzle over sliced turkey and stuffing. When I have leftover turkey and mushroom gravy, I chop the turkey into small pieces and add it to the gravy. I serve it over a piece of bread, open-face style. -Joy Mellwig, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 4-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound small fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups water
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute mushrooms in 3 tablespoons butter in batches; set aside. In the same pan, saute onion and celery in 1 tablespoon butter. Add the flour, salt, pepper and remaining butter; cook and stir until smooth., Gradually add water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and heat through. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN WITH CREAM GRAVY



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Fry     Family Reunion     Potluck     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
1/2 cup milk
2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups half-and-half or light cream
Special Equipment
a deep 12-inch skillet with a tight-fitting lid (preferably not cast-iron); a deep-fat thermometer

Steps:

  • Put 1 cup flour with salt and pepper in a large (1-gallon) sealable plastic bag, then seal bag and shake to combine.
  • Turn chicken pieces in milk in a bowl, then add chicken to flour mixture and seal bag (discard milk). Shake to coat and let stand in bag while oil heats.
  • Heat oil in skillet over moderately high heat until it registers 360°F on thermometer (see cooks' note, below). Add chicken, skin sides down, and cook, covered, until golden, about 5 minutes. Turn chicken over with tongs and cook, covered, 5 minutes more.
  • Transfer chicken with tongs to a plate. Pour fat from skillet into a heatproof bowl (to cool before discarding) and add 1/2 cup water to skillet. Return chicken to skillet, skin sides up, and cook, covered, over moderate heat, turning over twice, until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a platter and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
  • Pour off and discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet, then stir 1 tablespoon flour into remaining fat and cook over moderate heat, whisking, 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and cook, scraping up brown bits, 2 minutes. Add half-and-half, whisking, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, until sauce is thick and creamy, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and spoon over chicken.

CREAM GRAVY



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This is in our family cookbook. This is a great gravy made from scratch. Serve over mashed potatoes meat or bread it is great.

Provided by rusted_essence

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 -3 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup flour
salt & pepper
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Heat skillet.
  • Add oil.
  • Add flour when oil is hot.
  • Salt and pepper.
  • Cook over medium high heat to cook flour almost brown.
  • Add milk and stir till the desired thickness.

ALL AMERICAN CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH CREAM GRAVY



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This recipe steals a technique from fried chicken recipes to come up with a coating for the steaks that stays crispy! Adapted from America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Steak

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups all-purpose flour
salt and pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 cube steaks, pounded to 1/4-inch thick (about 5 oz. each)
4 -5 cups vegetable oil
1 onion, minced
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 cups whole milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Steak:.
  • Adjust an oven rack to middle postiton in oven and heat oven to 200*F. Toss the flour, 1 tbls. salt, 1 teaspoons pepper and cayene together in a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, beat the buttermilk, egg, baking powder, and baking soda together(it will get foamy).
  • Pat the steaks dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper. Dredge the steaks through the flour, then coat with buttermilk mixture, then coat again with the flour. Lay the battered steaks on a wire rack.
  • Pour the oil into a large large Dutch oven or pan until measures 1". Heat the oil over medium high heat until it reaches 375*. Fry 3 of the steaks until deep golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Return the oil to 375*. and repeat with the remaining steaks. Move the steaks to a clean wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
  • Gravy:.
  • Carefully strain the hot oill through a fine meshed strainer into a medium pot. Return any broened bits from the strainer along with 2 tbls. of the frying oil to the Dutch oven.
  • Return the Dutch oven to medium heat until the oil is shimmering. Add the onion and thyme and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the broth, scraping up any browned bits. Whisk in the milk, salt, pepper, and cayenne and simmer until the gravy has thickened, about 5 minutes. Spoon the gravvy over the steaks before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1617.3, Fat 149.9, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 610.3, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 7.1, Protein 12.5

PAPRIKA CHICKEN WITH SOUR CREAM GRAVY



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Make and share this Paprika Chicken With Sour Cream Gravy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup butter
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup sliced green onion
8 ounces sour cream

Steps:

  • In a ziploc baggie, combine flour and seasonings.
  • Add chicken and shake to coat.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet.
  • Brown chicken in butter, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Add soup and onions to skillet.
  • Cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes or until internal juices of chicken run clear.
  • Stir in sour cream.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.

GERMAN MEATBALLS WITH CREAM DILL GRAVY



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Make and share this German Meatballs With Cream Dill Gravy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElaineAnn

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs ground round
1 cup soft breadcrumbs (2 slices)
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup minced green onion
1 egg
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed

Steps:

  • Combine beef, breadcrumbs, water, onions, egg, 1 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix lightly.
  • Shape into 24 meatballs. Place on a jelly-roll pan. Bake in a hot oven (400°) for 15 minutes, or until browned.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter in a medium-size saucepan. Add flour; cook until bubbly.
  • Remove from heat; gradually stir in milk until smooth.
  • Return to heat; cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in dill and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Spoon over meatballs.
  • Serve with hot buttered noodles, if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.7, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 147.5, Sodium 1009.3, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.5, Protein 24.3

ULTRA LOW FAT CHICKEN-FRIED CHICKEN WITH CREAM GRAVY



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Another favorite from "More Fat Free & Ultra Low Fat Recipes from Doris' Kitchen" by Doris Cross in Stillwater, OK. I have never tried the gravy myself. If you follow the instructions the chicken is yummy.

Provided by Tina A

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
2 cups corn flakes
salt and pepper
4 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth, spoon off fat
1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
1 cup skim milk
2 teaspoons Molly McButter
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Lightly pound chicken breasts with table knife handle until they are thinner, larger and lightly tenderized.
  • Dip in egg white and roll in crushed corn flakes.
  • In skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, brown and cook over medium-low heat 5-6 minutes on each side. (Will burn easily; keep heat fairly low.) Turn only once. When chicken is done, remove from skillet.
  • Add flour to skillet and brown over medium heat, stirring occasionally. This will burn easily. Remove skillet from heat and set aside.
  • In medium bowl, combine remaining gravy ingredients. Using a whisk, with skillet still removed from heat, add gravy liquid while stirring. Return to heat, whisk and stir until gravy thickens. Serve gravy spooned over chicken. Enjoy!

HONEY-BRINED TURKEY WITH GIBLET CREAM GRAVY



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Provided by Janet Fletcher

Categories     Milk/Cream     Onion     turkey     Roast     Thanksgiving     Fall     Brine     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 14 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Turkey:
1 19- to 20-pound turkey; neck, heart and gizzard reserved for gravy
8 quarts water
2 cups coarse salt
1 cup honey
2 bunches fresh thyme
8 large garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons coarsely cracked black pepper
2 lemons, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 cups (about) canned low-salt chicken broth
Gravy:
Reserved turkey neck, heart and gizzard
6 cups water
3 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
2 carrots, coarsely chopped
1 onion, halved
1 large celery stalk, chopped
1 small bay leaf
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/4 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • For turkey:
  • Line extra-large stockpot with heavy large plastic bag (about 30-gallon capacity). Rinse turkey; place in plastic bag. Stir 8 quarts water, 2 cups coarse salt and 1 cup honey in large pot until salt and honey dissolve. Add 1 bunch fresh thyme, peeled garlic cloves and black pepper. Pour brine over turkey. Gather plastic bag tightly around turkey so that bird is covered with brine; seal plastic bag. Refrigerate pot with turkey in brine at least 12 hours and up to 18 hours.
  • Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 350°F. Drain turkey well; discard brine. Pat turkey dry inside and out. Squeeze juice from lemon halves into main cavity. Add lemon rinds and remaining 1 bunch fresh thyme to main cavity. Tuck wings under turkey; tie legs together loosely to hold shape. Place turkey on rack set in large roasting pan. Rub turkey all over with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Roast turkey 1 hour. Baste turkey with 1 cup chicken broth. Continue to roast until turkey is deep brown and thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 180°F, basting with 1 cup chicken broth every 30 minutes and covering loosely with foil if turkey is browning too quickly, about 2 1/2 hours longer. Transfer turkey to platter. Tent turkey loosely with foil and let stand 30 minutes. Pour pan juices into large glass measuring cup. Spoon off fat; reserve juices.
  • For gravy:
  • While turkey cooks, place reserved turkey neck, heart and gizzard into large saucepan. Add 6 cups water, 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, carrots, onion, celery and bay leaf. Simmer over medium heat until turkey stock is reduced to 3 cups, about 2 hours. Strain turkey stock into bowl; reserve turkey neck and giblets. Pull meat off neck. Chop neck meat and giblets.
  • Melt 5 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add 5 tablespoons all purpose flour and whisk 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in turkey stock, cream and up to 1 cup reserved turkey pan juices (juices are salty, so add according to taste). Simmer gravy until thickened to desired consistency, whisking occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add chopped turkey neck meat and giblets; season to taste with pepper.
  • Serve turkey with gravy.

TEXAS-STYLE CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH CREAM GRAVY



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It is hard to get much more Texan than Chicken Fried Steak. Quality of the beef really counts in this dish. This recipe calls for cube steaks, but good round steak that you have asked the butcher to run through the tenderizer or that you have tenderized yourself with a mallet (no big deal and can be a real stress reliever) can be even better. NOTE TO CREAM GRAVY NOVICES: Gravy-making is an inexact science. Cream gravy is supposed to be thick, but if you think it's too thick, add more liquid until you're satisfied with it.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Steak

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb tenderized beef cutlets (4 cube steaks) or 1 lb round steak, cut into 4 pices and tenderized
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
all-purpose flour
cooking oil or melted Crisco
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
3 tablespoons flour (use the left-over flour from the chicken fried steak recipe)
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup water
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • STEAKS:.
  • Beat together the egg and milk and set aside.
  • Mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika and white pepper and sprinkle on both sides of beef cutlets.
  • Dredge the cutlets in the flour, shaking off the excess.
  • Then dip each cutlet in the egg/milk mixture, then back in the flour. (You're going to get your hands messy here, so take your rings off.)
  • Set cutlets aside on a piece of waxed paper.
  • Heat the cooking oil in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat for a few minutes.
  • Oil should be about a half-inch deep in the pan.
  • Check the temperature with a drop of water; if it pops and spits back at you, it's ready.
  • With a long-handled fork, carefully place each cutlet into the hot oil.
  • Protect yourself (and your kitchen) from the popping grease that results.
  • Fry cutlets on both sides, turning once, until golden brown.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 4 or 5 minutes until cutlets are done through.
  • Drain cutlets on paper towels.
  • CREAMY GRAVY:
  • After the cutlets are removed from the pan, pour off all but about 2 tablespoons of oil, keeping as many as possible of the browned bits in the pan.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat until hot.
  • Sprinkle flour in the hot oil.
  • Stir with a wooden spoon or whisk, quickly, to brown the flour.
  • Gradually stir in milk and water, mixed together, stirring constantly with the wooden spoon or whisk and mashing out any lumps.
  • Lower heat, and gravy will begin to thicken.
  • Continue cooking and stirring a few minutes until gravy reaches desired thickness.
  • Check seasonings and add more salt and pepper according to your taste.
  • http://www.texascooking.com/recipes//texascfs.htm.

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK AND CREAM GRAVY



Chicken Fried Steak and Cream Gravy image

True Texas grub! Should be the 'official' state food of Texas! There is not a restaurant that I know of that does not have their version of CFS on the menu! At least around here! Now, you will notice that there are lots of places where you add salt and pepper so use a light hand so that the finished product is not over salty or peppery. This is my tried and true version I have made since dh and I were just dating. Now, be ready cuz this makes a lot of gravy! Dh loves to drown his steak and potatoes with it! If you want to be truly Texan, serve this with mashed potatoes or french fries and some kind of bread like biscuits or Texas toast. Any leftover gravy can be used to top biscuits for breakfast! You may even want to make extra bacon and crumble that into the gravy in the morning- two meals in one! My kind of multi-tasking!

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     Steak

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 lbs boneless round steak, tenderized if possible
1/2 lb thick slab bacon, preferably peppered
1 cup milk
1 egg
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
season salt (like season-all) (optional)
vegetable oil, for frying (shortening is best but liquid veg oil is fine too)
1/4 cup flour
2 -3 cups milk, use whole milk, adjust for the thickness of gravy you prefer, warmed
2 tablespoons drippings, cooked bits on the bottom of the pan plus the reserved bacon drippings to equal the total
4 green onions, chopped
salt, to taste
fresh coarse ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Grab two dishes large enough to accommodate the steak. Combine the milk and egg in one and the flour and season salt in the other. I like to use plates with a turned up rim to keep things on the plate.
  • Trim fat from steak and cut it into 4 pieces. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder and a little salt and pepper over the steaks. Rub the seasonings into the meat and allow it to rest for a few minutes. Now pound the meat using a meat tenderizer if possible or anything heavy if not. Pound until meat is thin, about 1/4 inch, yes even if it already tenderized. You want this to melt in your mouth.
  • Heat enough shortening or oil in a large skillet- preferably cast iron- until the oil reaches 350 degrees. If you don't have a thermometer drop a little bit of flour in, the oil should sizzle nicely just like for fried chicken.
  • Meanwhile, turn the steak in the flour one at a time and shake to remove any extra flour. Now dunk the meat into the egg wash and let the extra drip off. Now put the meat back in the flour and turn it well to coat the whole piece really good. Place the meat on a cooling rack and repeat til each piece is coated.
  • When the oil reaches 350 degrees add the steak but do not overcrowd the pan. You may need to do this in two batches. Cook until golden brown and then turn to brown other side, again just like frying chicken. Remove to a cooling rack with a plate underneath to catch the oil and keep warm in the oven until all the meat is done.
  • Cut the bacon into pieces about an inch in size and add to skillet that still has all the oil and drippings from the steaks. Fry until bacon is cooked and starts to brown but is not really crispy. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of oil and all the drippings you can in the pan for the gravy.
  • Stir in the chopped green onion and the reserved bacon pieces. Sprinkle the flour over top and cook until the flour just starts to turn color a little. You want it to stay creamy in color so do not brown it. (I usually just use what is leftover from turning the meat)
  • Meanwhile, pour milk in a glass measuring cup and microwave to warm it.
  • Whisk milk into the flour in the pan stir often, cooking until gravy is as thick as you like it. Please adjust the amount of milk if you like so that it is the right consistency for you. Add salt coarse ground black pepper to taste.
  • To serve: Place one piece of meat on plate and spoon gravy over meat. Add more salt and coarse ground black pepper on top if desired.
  • You can garnish with a little extra chopped green onion and crumbled bacon if you wanna git fancy!
  • Hope you enjoy!

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN W/CREAM GRAVY



Southern Fried Chicken W/Cream Gravy image

This chicken is crispy and the best I've eaten! It is important to follow the instructions on when to cover or uncover chicken during frying. That's what makes it crispy. To me, this is the ultimate comfort food with the delicious cream gravy. Prep and cook times are approximate.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 chicken, cut up into separate pieces (about 3 lbs.)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 cup light cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons reserved fat, from skillet
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup light cream
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Wash and dry chicken pieces; shake in a bag with flour, salt, pepper and poultry seasoning.
  • Dip coated pieces in cream in pie plate; then dip in remaining flour mixture again to coat evenly.
  • Pour enough oil into a large skillet to make a depth of 1".
  • Heat over moderate heat to 375 degrees on deep-fat frying thermometer (if you have one).
  • If not, just test heat by sprinkling a drop of water into grease, if it pops, it's ready enough.
  • (Stand back, so you don't get splattered).
  • Add chicken, skin side down.
  • When underside of chicken starts to brown, lower heat and partially cover skillet with lid.
  • Turn chicken pieces after 15 minutes.
  • Continue cooking second side, uncovered, until browned and chicken is tender, 10 minutes longer.
  • Drain on paper toweling, keep warm.
  • Serve with Cream Gravy, if you wish.
  • For Cream Gravy: Pour off fat from skillet, leaving brown bits; return 2 tablespoons fat to pan.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons flour; heat until light brown.
  • Remove from heat; gradually stir in 1 cup light cream.
  • Return to heat; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
  • If too thick, add more cream.
  • Taste; add salt and pepper as needed.
  • Makes about 1-1/4 cups.

CHICKEN FRIED BACON W/CREAM GRAVY



Chicken Fried Bacon W/Cream Gravy image

Bacon - it's the icecream of the meat world, high in Vitamin-G (grease) and bound to make the food police crazy! This side of fat douple-dipped in fat then fried in fat & served with a side of fat (cream gravy) recipe comes from Sodolak's Original Country Inn restaurant in Snook, Texas. Cream gravy is my own recipe. I do not admit to ever making fried bacon so prep time is a guesstimate ;)

Provided by GeeWhiz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb thick sliced bacon, cut in half
1 egg
1/2 cup milk (or cream or half & half)
1/2 cup flour
spices (optional)
oil (for frying)
3 tablespoons drippings or 3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons heavy cream (whipping)
salt and pepper, heavy on the pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a frying pan over med-high heat.
  • Whisk egg and milk together in a bowl.
  • Place flour in another bowl - season it if you'd like (garlic, pepper, salt, lemon, cajun, etc.).
  • Double dip - first in the egg mixture, then into the flour and repeat.
  • Fry in oil until golden brown.
  • Serve with cream gravy for dipping; also good served with steak.
  • To make cream gravy:.
  • Put drippings or butter in a sauce pan over med-high heat. Whisk in the flour until well blended; cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbly. Remove from heat and gradually add milk whisking constantly; return to heat & whisk until the gravy thickens; Whisk in the cream, salt & pepper.

BISCUITS WITH CREAM GRAVY, SAUSAGE AND SCRAMBLED EGGS



Biscuits With Cream Gravy, Sausage and Scrambled Eggs image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

8 Black Pepper Buttermilk Biscuits (see below)
8 Sausage Patties (see below)
Cream Gravy (see below)
Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish
Scrambled eggs, for serving
1 pound ground pork
2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped into a paste
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for shaping
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine salt
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus 4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick), melted
1 1/2 cups buttermilk, chilled
1/2 cup heavy cream
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Slice each biscuit in half and put a sausage patty on the bottom half of each. Top with cream gravy and parsley. Serve 2 biscuits per person with eggs on the side.
  • Combine the pork, garlic, onion powder, sage, thyme and oil in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Form the mixture into 8 patties, each 1/2 inch thick. Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties until golden brown and just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute without browning. Slowly whisk in the warm milk. Raise the heat to high and continue whisking until the sauce begins to thicken and the raw taste of the flour has been cooked out, about 5 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Serve warm.
  • Put the milk in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the cold butter using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the buttermilk and mix gently until the mixture just begins to come together.
  • Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured counter. Pat into a 10-by-12-inch rectangle, about 3/4 inch thick. Use a 2-inch round cutter to cut out biscuits. Press together the scraps and repeat.
  • Place the biscuits 2 inches apart on the baking sheet; brush the tops with the cream and sprinkle with pepper (use 2 teaspoons total). Bake until light golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Brush the biscuits with the melted butter and transfer them to a wire rack to cool at least slightly.

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK WITH CREAM GRAVY



Country Fried Steak with Cream Gravy image

A favorite with our family for years. I serve this with rice. Use milk to thin the gravy if necessary. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 -2 1/2 lbs cube steaks, cut into serving size peices
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk (more if desired)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Sprinkle steaks with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper and garlic salt.
  • Dredge steak in 1/2 cup flour and dip into 1/2 cup milk.
  • Return to flour and dredge again.
  • Brown steaks in hot oil in large, heavy skillet.
  • Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels: set aside.
  • Pour off pan drippings, reserving 3 tbs.
  • Add 1/4 cup flour to drippings; cook over medium heat until bubbly, stirring constantly.
  • Add 2 cups milk; cook stirring constantly.
  • Stir in 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
  • Add steak to gravy; cover and reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Remove cover and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  • Serves 8.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make the best cream gravy. Look for heavy cream with a high fat content (at least 35%), real butter, and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Cook the vegetables until softened: This will help to release their natural sweetness and flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the vegetables, don't crowd them in the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Use a whisk to combine the ingredients: This will help to prevent lumps from forming.
  • Cook the gravy over low heat: Bring the gravy to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for at least 15 minutes. This will help to develop the flavor.
  • Season to taste: Taste the gravy and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder.
  • Serve the gravy warm: Cream gravy is best served warm. It can be served over mashed potatoes, roasted chicken, or any other dish that you like.

Conclusion:

Cream gravy is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a creamy, flavorful gravy that will impress your family and friends.

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