This classic, keto white gravy is thick, ultra-creamy, and perfect with keto biscuits, mashed cauliflower, meat, eggs, keto chicken fried steak, and more! Easy to make with only a handful of basic ingredients, one skillet, and 15 minutes.
Bring your food to life with this gluten-free keto white gravy! It's super easy to make, only requires a handful of basic ingredients, is ready in 15 minutes, and only has 2 net carbs per ¼ cup of gravy!
It's perfect to serve with whatever you are making, be it biscuits, chicken, pork chops, eggs, dinner rolls, or more! Just be sure to make it last because it only takes a few minutes to make and is best served hot and fresh.
Frequently asked questions
If you oversalt your gravy, don't panic! As long as you have enough ingredients, it's an easy fix. Simply make another batch of gravy and leave out the salt. Then, stir the first batch into the second, unsalted batch. Then, taste and adjust the salt as needed.
While most gravies use all-purpose flour or cornstarch as a thickener, xanthan gum is an ideal low-carb thickener for soups and sauces and has 0 net carbs.
While not terribly high in carbs (around 8 - 10 carbs per serving), most white gravies have added carbs from the thickeners and milk. However, this recipe is made keto-friendly by using xanthan gum as the thickener and heavy cream instead of whole milk. The xanthan gum also makes this white gravy gluten-free!
Ingredients
Here are the easy low-carb gravy ingredients (sorry I forgot to add a few spices to the photo!):
- Butter (or pan drippings!) - flavor and texture
- Heavy Whipping Cream - base of the recipe (be sure to use heavy cream instead of whole milk, as whole milk will add extra carbs!)
- Chicken Broth - used to thin out the heavy cream (don't substitute with water or the gravy will taste bland!)
- Sea Salt - to taste, adds flavor and seasoning
- Pepper - to taste, adds flavor and seasoning
- Xanthan Gum - low-carb thickener
- Galic Powder - adds depth of flavor
- Ground Thyme - adds depth of flavor
- Cayenne Pepper - optional, adds flavor
Easy instructions
Step #1: In a small bowl, mix together some xanthan gum and oil or melted butter. Set aside.
💭Tip: Always mix xanthan gum with a small amount of oil or melted butter before adding to soups and sauces to keep it from clumping.
Step #2: Melt the butter.
In a medium to large-sized skillet, melt 3 Tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
Step #3: Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Allow to gently simmer for 6 to 8 minutes.
Step #4: Add the xanthan gum mixture to thicken.
Give the mixture a quick stir, then add it to the skillet and briskly whisk until it reaches a soft boil and begins to thicken. About 3-5 minutes.
Step #5: Season and serve.
How to serve
My favorite way to serve this is with drop biscuits to make keto biscuits and gravy for breakfast (or breakfast for dinner!). However, this gluten-free gravy goes great with just about everything! Here are some ideas:
- pork chops
- chicken fried steak
- fried chicken or chicken nuggets
- eggs
- dinner rolls
- chicken fried steak (keto recipe soon to come!)
- cornbread
- pancakes or waffles
Keto sausage gravy
Prefer sausage gravy? No problem! Here are the easy steps:
- Brown 1 pound of pork sausage on step 2, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Add butter, if needed, until you have about 3 Tablespoons of fat total between the butter and pan drippings.
- Continue with the recipe as written.
Storage instructions
- Store: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat: Reheat in a skillet over medium/medium-low heat. Add a splash or two of chicken broth to thin as needed.
- Freeze: Freeze for 2 to 3 months. Thaw before reheating.
Top tips
- If the keto gravy becomes too thick, thin with additional chicken broth.
- For thicker gravy, add an additional ¼ tsp. xanthan gum mixed with a small amount of oil.
- I wrote this recipe for when you DON’T have pan drippings. But if you have pan drippings (especially bacon grease!), use them for added flavor!
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📖 Recipe
Low-Carb Keto White Gravy
Ingredients
- ¾ tsp. Xanthan Gum
- 1 tsp. Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, Or Melted Butter
- 3 Tablespoons Butter - or pan drippings
- 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 Cup Chicken Broth
- ¼ tsp. Sea Salt - or to taste
- ¼ Ground Black Pepper - or to taste
- ¼ tsp. Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp. Ground Thyme
- ¼ tsp. Cayenne Pepper - optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the xanthan gum and oil or melted butter. Set aside.
- Add butter to a medium to large-sized skillet and melt over medium heat.
- Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Allow to gently simmer for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Give the xanthan gum mixture another quick stir. Then, add it to the skillet and briskly whisk until it reaches a soft boil and begins to thicken. About 3-5 minutes.
- Add the sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, ground thyme, and cayenne pepper (if using). Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve immediately.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or frozen for 2 to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet over medium/medium-low heat. If frozen, thaw before reheating. Add a splash or two of chicken broth to thin as needed.
Add Your Own Notes
Notes
- If the keto gravy becomes too thick, thin with additional chicken broth.
- For thicker gravy, add an additional ¼ tsp. xanthan gum mixed with a small amount of oil.
- I wrote this recipe for when you DON’T have pan drippings. But if you have pan drippings (especially bacon grease!), use them for added flavor!
- Brown 1 pound of pork sausage on step 2, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Add butter, if needed, until you have about 3 Tablespoons of fat total between the butter and pan drippings.
- Continue with the recipe as written.
Nutrition
NET CARBS = Total Carbs - Fiber - Allulose - Xylitol
Nutritional information is approximate and may vary. Sugar alcohols, xylitol, and allulose are included in the total carbs and fiber.
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Elsie S. Stewart says
I tried this recipe and it's really good. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to try the recipe.
Cassidy Stauffer says
Oh YAY, thank you!!! I'm so happy you liked it 😀
-Cassidy