Good Gravy! This recipe for Five Minute Gluten-Free Gravy is a GAME-CHANGER. Everybody needs a good gluten-free gravy recipe, right? The easier it is, the better and this one is so easy it’s ready in no time.
If you like this gravy recipe you might also like my Gluten-Free Stuffing Recipe. Serve them both with Gluten-Free Meatloaf and veggies for a complete meal.
Are you looking for more dinner ideas? Check out my Gluten-Free Dinners for more simple recipes. Don’t forget to finish off your meal with Gluten-Free Desserts!
Gluten-Free Gravy Recipe
I posted this gluten-free gravy about 4 years ago and decided recently that it was time for some updated photos – so you can really see how easy and delicious this gluten-free gravy is.
This is our go-to recipe for all things gravy.
This gluten-free gravy recipe only requires a few ingredients, including broth (or cooled turkey drippings) – and you can switch up the type of broth you use in this Five Minute Gluten-Free Gravy to make it work for the meal you are serving. Also, this gravy recipe is fail proof (as long as you keep stirring while it cooks and thickens).
This easy gluten-free gravy recipe is smooth and savory and a huge hit in my house of picky eaters – so I had to share it with you. I don’t normally whip up a pot of gluten-free gravy in the summer but this recipe is simple enough that I’ll make it any time of year when we want mashed potatoes and gravy.
And my oldest daughter and I love gravy so much, that we make it anytime my husband makes mashed potatoes. It’s not overpowering, and it adds just enough extra texture and flavor, that it works well on Red Roasted Potatoes and meats as well.
Can I use a flour blend that contains xanthan gum in gluten-free gravy?
Yes. While I don’t usually create recipes that need xanthan gum I’ve used Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 gluten-free flour in this recipe and it has xanthan gum. The trick with it having the xanthan gum is that you have to add it to cold ingredients, or it will clump up in the gravy – the same with starches. Make sure to add your flours or starches to cold liquid. They should rise in temperature together while you are whisking it over the stove.
Can you substitute something else for the butter in this gluten-free gravy?
Yes! You can use dairy-free butter in this recipe to make dairy-free gravy. I’ve used Smart Balance and Earth Balance and both worked well. Just note that leftover gluten-free gravy will separate a little in the refrigerator. Stir it back together after you reheat leftover gravy.
Tips for making gluten-free gravy
There are a couple of quick tips that YOU MUST READ. They will really help you make the perfect fail-proof gravy.
- Start with cold ingredients.
- Put all the ingredients in the pot THEN heat. If you don’t your flour will clump. No body likes clumpy gravy.
- You can use regular butter, or dairy-free butter.
- All broth options work (chicken, turkey, veggie, beef).
- If you use turkey drippings, let it come to room temperature first. Also, test to see how strong the flavor is, you might want to add water.
- If you don’t have broth or turkey drippings, you can use bullion cubes to make broth.
Again, follow these simple tips and you will have the perfect easy gluten-free gravy.
Gluten-Free Gravy with Flour Clumps
Like I mentioned above, with any gluten-free gravy you are going to want to start with cold or room temperature ingredients. Heating and stirring the ingredients together is what makes the gravy thick and smooth. If you add the flour after, or add the gluten-free flour straight to the hot turkey drippings it will clump.
I forgot to add the flour before I cooked the other ingredients, what do I do?
If you forgot to add the gluten-free flour before cooking, mix the flour in a bowl with a 1/4 cup of cold broth or cooled turkey drippings, then add it to the hot ingredients. Keep boiling the gravy, and stirring until you reach the desired thickness.
How to make gluten-free gravy thicker
That’s it. You can go make gravy now. After you make it, come back and tell me what kind of broth you used, and what you thought. If you followed the recipe exactly, and read the tips above, you should’ve made the best gluten-free gravy EVER.
Well, maybe not the best gravy ever, but this should be one of your favorites.
I used to be the only one in the family who liked gravy and this recipe converted my kids to gravy-lovers. Even if you’re the only one who likes gravy, this is a small batch recipe (that can be doubled) so don’t worry about having too much, or too little.
How to make gluten-free gravy
- Add your cold butter to the pan.
- Add the broth, gluten-free flour (or cornstarch), and salt and pepper to the pan.
- Whisk constantly.
- When your gravy starts to boil, whisk until all the ingredients are combined and your gravy is smooth.
- Remove from the heat and cool to desired temperature before serving.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or whatever else your taste buds desire.
I usually make gravy with the leftover broth (a.k.a drippings) from cooking poultry and when I developed this recipe we didn’t have any so I had to compromise. Broth it was!
Easy right? You can add extra spices (like pepper, onion powder, etc.) if you like. But really, it’s perfect as is.
Simply place the ingredients in the pan cold or at room temperature, whisk, and serve!
Looking for more sides? Try my Lemon Wok Asparagus. If you are looking for a great mashed potato recipe to serve this gluten-free gravy recipe with you might like Michelle’s Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes. Her Gluten-Free Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls are recommended too!
If you make this gravy, please stop back by and leave a comment letting me know what you think. I love it when people leave comments letting me know they made this gluten-free gravy recipe, and loved it. It lets me know I’m on the right track with my recipe development.
Happy cooking and baking!
Chrystal
Five Minute Gluten-Free Gravy
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10 Serving Size:
1/4 cup
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 211 Total Fat: 8g Saturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 4g Cholesterol: 41mg Sodium: 257mg Carbohydrates: 22g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g Protein: 11g
Raia says
Sounds easy and tasty! I’m always up for gravy. 😉 Thanks for sharing this at Savoring Saturdays, Chrystal! Hope to see you back this weekend!
chrystal says
Thanks Raia!
Shirley @ gfe & All Gluten-Free Desserts says
Beautiful gravy, Chrystal! Folks are going to love this recipe for everyday and the holidays as well, of course. 🙂 I so appreciate you sharing it on our Gluten-Free Recipe Fix Back-to-School and Fall Recipes edition!
Shirley
Karen Farnham says
Do you recommend a flour that does not contain xanthum gum? Or does it matter? I tried making gravy with a store brand all purpose gluten free four blend (with xanthum gum) and it was a clumpy disaster….but it might be that I added it to hot drippings. Thanks for that tip!
chrystal says
I’ve used Bob’s Red Mill in this and it has xanthan gum in it. The trick with it having the xanthan gum is that you have to add it to cold ingredients, or it will clump like you experiences. The other thing you can do is sift it slowly into your hot drippings, while stirring it.
Hop that helps,
Chrystal
Kelly says
I love a recipe that’s not only tasty but can come together in just 5 minutes. Looks Fab!
JOE says
Looks great, can you substitute something else for the butter?
chrystal says
Yes! You can use dairy-free butter in this recipe. I’ve used Smart Balance and Earth Balance and both worked well.
Best,
Chrystal
Kristina says
so easy! I cannot wait to try this with veggie broth…
chrystal says
Hope you love it!
Megan says
What perfect timing with Thanksgiving around the corner! I also pinned it to my Christmas dinner board!
chrystal says
Thanks Megan!
Alisa Fleming says
You had me at 5 minutes. And I love that you use such a simple flour blend that doesn’t use brown rice flour! Easy peasy.
Nicole Dawson says
I’m a sucker for gravy….just gotta have it with my mashed potatoes. When I lived in Canada, we did gravy on our french fries and this one looks like it’d be perfect for that too.
Amanda says
This is so quick! This is a recipe I know I will use a lot for meat, potatoes….cottage pie…YUM!
Sharon @ What The Fork says
I love how easy this is!
Andrea says
Could you substitute Ghee for the butter
chrystal says
I haven’t tried ghee in this recipe. If you do try it, start with half the amount.
Best,
Chrystal
Ashley says
Have you tried coconut flour? I happen to have that on hand…
chrystal says
Hi Ashley,
Coconut flour wont work in this recipe. You could use trapico, or corn starch, but you’ll want to start with 2 tablespoons and work from there. Put the starch in a little water and dissolve before you add it to the pan.
Best,
Chrystal
Lisa says
I’m wondering if the butter and flour could be combined to ake a rue. That way the hot drippings could be afded to that? Ordo you still think it would get lumpy?
chrystal says
You could add a little water to the flour and mix before adding it to the drippings. I hope that helps.
Best,
Chrystal
Megan Wood says
Hi Chrystal,
Thanks for this! Can I use almond flour for this gravy recipe?
chrystal says
Hi Megan,
Almond flour wont work in this recipe. If you want to keep it grain free, you can use arrowroot powder. Start with 2 tablespoons, and then add up to 1 more tablespoon if you want it thicker.
Best,
Chrystal
Tracey says
I liked this recipe because it’s very versatile as a base for many variations. I just made it using green banana flour and schmaltz for the fat. You don’t taste any banana and it gives it a brown gravy color. I used stock from cooking meatballs. I added some fried mushrooms and black pepper. Gluten free, grain free, paleo, and dairy free. Thank you Chrystal.
Karrie says
This is so easy and delicious! This will be my go-to gravy recipe. I used Now brand All purpose GF flour. I added a little thyme powder too.
chrystal says
Hi Karrie,
So glad you like it! Thank you for stopping by and letting me know. I’ll have to try thyme in it next time I make it 🙂
Best,
Chrystal
Patti Grimm says
Chrystal..can I make this gravy the day before serving it and keep it in the frig? thanks!
chrystal says
Hi Patti,
Yes. Just a heads up that depending on the flour blend you use, it may separate in the fridge. Just reheat and whisk.
Best,
Chrystal
kim says
How many servings does this recipe make? I may have missed where you stated that but need to know if I should double it for 15 people plus leftovers. Thank you! Happy Thanksgivings!
chrystal says
Hi Kim,
This serving makes about 2.5 cups of gravy. I usually factor about 1/4 cup per person, and guess that this feeds 8-10 with no leftovers. When we do our family of 20, I make a double batch. I hope that helps.
Best,
Chrystal
Angie says
Do you have a recipe for the white country gravy with sausage?
I miss biscuits and sausage gravy!
chrystal says
Hi Angie,
I do have one, but I haven’t posted it yet. It’s on my list 🙂
Best,
Chrystal
Gina says
Seriously the easiest and best gravy ever! Love that it is gluten-free 🙂 Thank you for having this recipe here! I doubled it, put some of the box broth in a small jar with a lid and added the Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 flour, gave it a good shake and slowly poured it into my pan with the rest of the broth and the butter that were warming, stirring the whole time. Came together beautifully!!
Added 1/2 tsp curry powder, shredded green apple and left over turkey – my hubby was thrilled!!
chrystal says
Hi Gina,
I’m so glad you liked it. Thank you for stopping by and letting me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Russel says
Great gravy recipe…thank you so much!
chrystal says
I’m so glad you like it 🙂 Thank you for stopping by to let me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Karen says
Great recipe. Has worked perfectly every time. I use your flour blend. I am going to try it tonight adding sauteed mushrooms and using some homemade mushroom broth I had in the freezer. Thanks!
chrystal says
So glad you like this gravy Karen! I’ve added sauteed onions before. I’ll have to try mushrooms sometime.
Best,
Chrystal
Justin says
Hello,
My wife is on a low-FODMAP program, and I’ve always made a “light cream” gravy, using milk instead of meat drippings. So, I used gluten-free flour with lactose-free milk and ended up with a fantastic gravy. Thanks for the suggestion to cook all the ingredients together instead of the usual roux, because it worked like a charm.
chrystal says
Hi Justin,
I am so glad you like this gravy recipe. Thank you for sharing what you used.
All my best,
Chrystal
Cassidy @ Cassidys Craveable Creations says
I love gravy but don’t make it nearly enough, thanks for the great recipe!!!
chrystal says
You are very welcome! Thank you for stopping by.
Best,
Chrystal