Rich Sour Cream Gravy

Creamy, velvety, and packed with flavor, this Rich Sour Cream Gravy is the ultimate finishing touch for your favorite comfort foods. Made with a buttery roux, savory chicken or beef broth, and the tangy richness of sour cream, this gravy strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and depth. Seasoned with garlic and onion powder for a subtle kick and topped with optional fresh parsley, it comes together in just 15 minutes for a foolproof addition to roasted meats, fluffy mashed potatoes, or even vegetable sides. Whether you're perfecting a holiday spread or elevating a weeknight dinner, this easy sour cream gravy recipe promises to impress every time.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken or beef broth
• 1 cup sour cream
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Once the butter is melted and begins to bubble, whisk in the all-purpose flour. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a smooth roux and cook out the raw flour flavor. The roux should be light golden in color.

Step 3

Slowly pour in the chicken or beef broth while continuously whisking to prevent lumps. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 4

Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes, whisking occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sour cream. Continue stirring until the sour cream is fully incorporated and the gravy is smooth. Be careful not to let the mixture boil after adding the sour cream.

Step 6

Season the gravy with salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Step 7

If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 8

Serve warm over roasted meats, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	794 grams (794.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	986

Total Fat 95.30g	122%
Saturated Fat 58.80g	294%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 239mg	80%
Sodium 3064mg	133%
Total Carbohydrate 36.10g	13%
Dietary Fiber 0.90g	3%
Total Sugars 16.40g
Protein 13.60g	27%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 348mg	27%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 138mg	3%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 81.2%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 13.7%