Black Pepper Gravy

A creamy and peppery white gravy that will sure to please everyone! This goes great on fries, mashed potatoes, and meats! If you are wary of adding all of the pepper, add a teaspoon at a time and taste. I like mine really peppery, so I always use the 2 tablespoons. My mother doesn’t like it so peppery, so she tends to use 1 or 1 1/2 tablespoons. The best part about this recipe is that you can adjust the spice to your liking!

Step: 1

Pour milk into a microwave-safe container and heat in a microwave oven until warm, about 2 minutes.

Step: 2

Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and continue cooking until the mixture bubbles, about 5 minutes. Pour milk into the saucepan slowly while whisking. Cook and whisk until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Continue whisking until the gravy comes to a boil, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat.

Per Serving: 87 calories; protein 2.6g; carbohydrates 6.5g; fat 5.7g; cholesterol 1.2mg; sodium 527.8mg.

Deciding stay in and cook your dinner instead of dining out is already a step in the right way if you’re focusing on eating healthier. There’s no good way to know exactly what’s going into the food you’re eat than by making it yourself! Mastering the main dish is only half the battle , though . And once you’ve perfected your chicken, steak, or fish, it’s time to turn your attention to the ever- focusing side dishes.

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