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Copycat KFC Gravy: The Ultimate Homestyle Savory Sauce and Potatoes

Master the art of this Copycat KFC Gravy recipe! Enjoy a thick, glossy, golden-brown gravy with coarse black pepper specks, poured generously over a bowl of incredibly fluffy, creamy white mashed potatoes. The ultimate comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 315
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 tbsp (57g) unsalted butter Melted for the roux base.
  • 4 tbsp (30g) all-purpose flour Used as the thickening agent.
  • 1.5 cups (360ml) chicken broth Warmed slightly.
  • 0.5 cups (120ml) beef broth Warmed slightly.
  • 0.5 tsp (1g) coarse black pepper Provides the signature specks and heat.
  • 0.5 tsp (1.5g) onion powder Flavor enhancer.
  • 0.5 tsp (1.5g) garlic powder Flavor enhancer.
  • 2 lbs (900g) Russet potatoes Peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces.
  • 0.5 cup (120ml) heavy cream Gently warmed.
  • 3 tbsp (42g) butter Melted.
  • 1 tsp salt To taste, for the potato water and mashing.

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan Crucial for cooking the roux evenly without burning.
  • 1 Wire Whisk Essential for a lump-free, smooth gravy.
  • 1 Potato Ricer Guarantees the fluffiest mashed potatoes possible.

Method
 

Prepare the Mashed Potatoes
  1. Place peeled, cubed Russet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until easily pierced with a fork.
  2. Drain the potatoes thoroughly. Return them to the hot, empty pot for 2 minutes to let the residual surface moisture evaporate completely.
  3. Press the hot potatoes through a potato ricer into a large bowl. Gently fold in the warmed heavy cream, melted butter, and salt until fluffy and smooth. Set aside and keep warm.
Prepare the Copycat KFC Gravy
  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and whisk continuously for 2 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant.
  2. Combine the warm chicken and beef broths. Slowly stream the broth mixture into the bubbling roux, whisking constantly and vigorously to ensure a smooth, lump-free sauce.
  3. Whisk in the coarse black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Increase heat slightly to reach a gentle simmer, then reduce to low. Let the gravy thicken for 3-5 minutes until it coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Ladle the thick, glossy, golden-brown gravy generously over the fluffy white mashed potatoes. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalProtein: 6gFat: 18gFiber: 3g

Notes

Use both beef and chicken broth. The combination is mandatory for the authentic color and flavor profile.
Always warm your broths before whisking them into the hot roux to prevent lumping.
Keyword Copycat KFC Gravy,mashed potatoes,savory brown sauce

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