A creamy Southern-style low-carb gravy, but without the flour!
I’ll never forget the first time I sat down with a plate of biscuits and white country gravy as a kid. It was creamy, peppery, and downright soul-soothing—the kind of food that makes you close your eyes and sigh. But when I switched to keto, gravy became one of those things I thought I’d left behind for good. Every version I tried with almond flour or coconut flour came out grainy, bland, or worse, gluey. So I set myself a challenge: if I couldn’t find a low-carb gravy worth eating, I’d have to invent one.
After a whole lot of trial and error (and more than a few ruined skillets), I finally cracked the code. The secret was to skip the flour altogether and lean on heavy cream, cream cheese, and good old bacon grease for richness, then use just the tiniest touch of xanthan gum for that perfect thick texture. The result is this silky, smoky, stick-to-your-fork country gravy that tastes so close to the original, even my biscuit-loving cousins couldn’t tell the difference.
And let me tell you—once you’ve made it, you’ll want to pour it on just about everything. Scrambled eggs, pork chops, chicken tenders, even savory waffles and cornbread…this gravy doesn’t just play a side role, it steals the show. It’s quick, it’s comforting, and best of all, it won’t derail your keto goals.
Great ways to enjoy this keto country gravy
If you’ve always thought gravy was only for biscuits, darlin’, let me show you a whole new world. Start by pouring it over a plate of fluffy scrambled eggs with a side of bacon—it’s a breakfast fit for a king. This gravy also makes an incredible dip for fried or roasted meats, from chicken tenders to drumsticks, pork chops, and country-fried steak. And for a true Southern-meets-keto experience, try it over a wedge of Keto Cornbread—the sweet-savory combo of this gravy on that cornbread is simply sublime. And for the adventurous, try spooning this gravy over savory keto waffles or pancakes instead of syrup—you’ll be glad you did!
How do I store leftovers?
Store leftover gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, warm it gently in a skillet over medium-low heat, adding a splash of chicken broth if it’s too thick. This gravy doesn’t freeze well, so it’s best enjoyed fresh.
Similar recipes to try
If you love the creamy, savory goodness of this low-carb white country gravy, you’ll want to try it on a few more Southern favorites. Imagine drizzling it over Oven-Fried Keto Pork Chops, letting the rich sauce soak into the crispy, seasoned coating for a juicy, flavor-packed bite. Or pour it over Southern Keto Cornbread Dressing, where the gravy seeps into the tender, herby cornbread, turning every forkful into pure comfort. And don’t forget Crispy Baked Keto Chicken Drumsticks—use the gravy as a dip or a drizzle, adding a velvety, savory layer to the smoky, crunchy chicken that’ll have you going back for more. These dishes aren’t just good; paired with this gravy, they’re downright irresistible.
Low-Carb White Gravy (Country Gravy)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons bacon grease
- 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened and cut in cubes
- 3 tablespoons chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add bacon grease and let warm up/melt if not already liquified.
- Add the heavy cream and whisk to fully combine grease and cream.
- Add the cream cheese cubes and whisk continuously until fully melted and combined.
- Add the chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Whisk continuously until everything is absorbed and mixed. The mixture should resemble thick white gravy at this point.
- Add the xanthan gum and whisk for 30 seconds until combined. Do not cook too long or it will become glue-like. Serve immediately.
Wonderful!!! One more successful tool to add to my low carb lifestyle. My suggestion would be not to be afraid to thicken. I might try les Xanthan gum.
Note: there is a typo – Please calculate yoru own macros for the most accurate nutritional information.
And then I make a typo. * less.
I also used about a ½ tsp of smoked paprika and ghee.