Creamy Peppered White Gravy

• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Add butter, and melt over medium heat.

2. 2

   Once melted, add flour, salt, pepper, thyme, and cayenne and whisk to combine.

3. 3

   Cook flour/butter mixture for 1-2 minutes.

4. 4

   Slowly pour in milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, whisking after each addition, until all milk has been added and no lumps remain.

5. 5

   Bring to a vigorous simmer, whisking frequently.

6. 6

   Allow to simmer for about 3 – 5 minutes, or until gravy is smooth, creamy and thickened to your liking.

7. 7

   If gravy gets too thick, add a splash of milk or water to thin it out.