The Easiest Gluten Free Gravy Recipe (Dairy Free). (2024)

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It’s easy to make a flavorful gluten free gravy with just a few ingredients! This gluten free, dairy free recipe is simple, and it’s the perfect finishing touch for your holiday meal. It’s warm, savory, and delicious.

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What’s a holiday meal with out mashed potatoes and gravy? I have the recipe for the best dairy free mashed potatoes on my site, and now it’s time to share a recipe for easy gluten free gravy as well. Gravy on top of a fluffy pile of mashed potatoes is a must-make Thanksgiving side dish. And don’t forget the green bean casserole!

Whether you’re in need of a good dairy free and gluten free gravy for Thanksgiving or for Sunday dinner, this recipe is easy, flavorful, and made with simple ingredients.

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Ingredient Notes

  • Thickener – I prefer corn starch, but tapioca starch also works as a thickener. I have also used a gluten free flour blend, and that works really well. Gluten free flour is a nice option if you have a corn allergy. Just make sure your brand of flour doesn’t contain any corn!
  • Chicken or Turkey Drippings – Drippings are a key ingredient for adding flavor to this gravy. I highly recommend using them. But if you’re in a hurry, or have kiddos randomly asking for mashed potatoes in the middle of the week, you can just make this gluten free gravy with chicken broth.
  • Chicken Broth – Use your favorite brand of chicken broth or turkey broth, or use homemade chicken broth or stock.
  • Seasonings – Season this gravy with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Make Ahead Instructions

You can make this ahead of time, but it will kind of solidify in the refrigerator. Just make sure to whisk it thoroughly as you reheat it, and add a little more broth if needed.

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Serving a Crowd

If you’re serving a crowd, you can easily double or triple this recipe. And if you have an occasion to make beef gravy, you can do that – just use beef stock and beef drippings. We love to enjoy homemade gravy when we eat pot roast or meatloaf.

Storage

Store leftover gravy in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for about 4 days. You could also freeze this – just store it in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.

More Holiday Side Dishes

  • Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
  • Gluten Free Dairy Free Stuffing
  • Vegan Cheesy Broccoli Casserole
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The Easiest Gluten Free Gravy Recipe (Dairy Free).

Kelly Roenicke

This dairy free, gluten free gravy is flavorful and delicious, and made with simple ingredients! It's the perfect addition to your holiday meal.

5 from 6 votes

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Course Side Dish

Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free

Servings 8

Calories 64 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 Tablespoons corn starch or tapioca starch, or gluten free flour blend
  • 3 Tablespoons turkey drippings or chicken drippings – or you can leave these out
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the chicken broth and drippings (if using) in a pan and bring to a boil.

  • Place the corn starch (or other thickener) in a mug and add ¼ cup of the hot broth. Whisk well with a fork.

  • Add the starch/broth mixture to the pan. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat while whisking to remove any lumps. The gravy should thicken pretty quickly. If it is too thick, add some more broth.

  • Season with more salt and pepper if desired before serving.

Notes

Store leftover gravy in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for about 4 days.

You can also freeze this gravy – store in a freezer safe container. It should stay fresh in the freezer for about 3 months.

You can double or triple this recipe if you need to feed a bigger crowd.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 18mgPotassium: 50mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg

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  1. Mayra L Melendez

    The Easiest Gluten Free Gravy Recipe (Dairy Free). (8)
    I just tried it and it came out delicious

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  2. Caroline

    The Easiest Gluten Free Gravy Recipe (Dairy Free). (9)
    This gravy was so delicious!!! I was looking for a quick gravy recipe because my kids LOVE gravy with their mashed potatoes, and this one was the best!! I will definitely be using this recipe again. One of them can’t eat gluten or dairy, and she loved it!!

    Reply

  3. Lois Avci

    I avoid both wheat and corn and don’t really like the texture that tapioca flour gives to gravy. To my mind the best choices for thickening are teff flour and sorghum flour. Google “teff gravy” for a good recipe with no common allergens..

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  4. Arianne

    Looking forward to making this recipe! I like to use arrowroot powder in place of corn starch or gf flour or anything else. Could I use arrowroot powder for this recipe?

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    • Kelly Roenicke

      You sure can!

      Reply

  5. Katie

    The Easiest Gluten Free Gravy Recipe (Dairy Free). (10)
    Delicious recipe!

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  6. Darryl

    The Easiest Gluten Free Gravy Recipe (Dairy Free). (11)
    This gravy is delicious and Light!

    Reply

  7. NickiB

    Hi there! Any recommendations on a non-dairy substitute for the vegan buttery spread?
    I live in a small, small town where we don’t get that in our grocery store. We don’t have a Wal-Mart, or any health food stores.
    Could I just use coconut oil? Would that impart too much of a coconut taste?

    Thanks in advance! And Happy Thanksgiving next week!

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    • Kelly Roenicke

      Smart Balance is dairy free: https://www.smartbalance.com/faq#n1208996
      But you should call the company and check to make sure you are comfortable with their allergen practices.

      If you can’t find a butter substitute, I think I would just use more pan drippings! Coconut oil wouldn’t work too well – it would lend a coconut flavor.

      Happy Thanksgiving! :)

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    • Becky

      The Easiest Gluten Free Gravy Recipe (Dairy Free). (12)
      I used coconut oil and it turned out just fine.

      Reply

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FAQs

What can you substitute for milk in gravy? ›

Alternative ingredients: Instead of milk, you can use other liquids like chicken or beef broth, heavy cream, or even water to make the gravy. Roux base: A roux base, made from melted butter and flour, is the foundation for the gravy. This base will thicken the liquid and create the desired consistency.

What is the best gluten free flour to use for gravy? ›

Sweet rice flour is my go-to flour for making gluten-free gravy. It contains a slightly higher starch content than other gluten-free flours, making it silky and smooth. Even more, because this flour is gluten-free, it doesn't clump as easily as wheat flour.

What is a good substitute for flour in gravy? ›

The ratio is an easy one to remember: Use 1 tablespoon of cornstarch per 1 cup of liquid for a perfect gluten-free gravy thickener every time.

How to make gravy without flour or cornstarch? ›

Another way to thicken gravy without flour is to roast vegetables like carrots, onions or shallots, celery, whole garlic and red bell peppers with the meat. Strain the juices and puree the vegetables and add it to the de-fatted meat juices, wine and some stock. Reduce the liquid to a thick gravy then strain and serve.

Can I use water for gravy instead of milk? ›

Simple Gravy Recipe Without Milk

This old fashioned gravy recipe made from pan drippings and a slurry of water and corn starch has been passed down in my family for generations. It's a foolproof gravy recipe and so easy to make following these simple instructions.

What would be a good substitute for milk? ›

If you're just running low on milk and don't want to head to the store, use these swaps to save your baking.
  • Cream or Half-and-Half. ...
  • Evaporated or Powdered Milk. ...
  • Sour Cream or Plain Yogurt. ...
  • Water (or Water and Butter) ...
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What is the best thickener for gluten-free gravy? ›

Cornstarch is probably the most readily available ingredient to sub in for flour in your gluten-free gravy—and you probably already have it in your pantry. The only catch is you'll skip the roux-making process. Once you've deglazed your roasting pan and added stock, transfer about 1 cup stock mixture to a medium bowl.

What are gluten-free options to thicken gravy? ›

White Rice Flour: An all-purpose flour for breading and thickening. Sweet Rice Flour (Mochiko): Thickens gravy and sauces, and is used to make noodles. Tapioca Flour (Tapioca Starch): Use it to thicken sauces, as you would starch.

Is there a gluten-free gravy mix? ›

Beth Blends Gravy Mix makes a deliciously robust gravy that perfectly pairs with your favorite savory foods. Crafted to be grain-free, nut-free, and Top 9 Allergen-free, you can whip up a worry-free meal in no time – no meat drippings required!

What is a gluten-free substitute for flour in gravy? ›

Bring to a simmer, while whisking, until your gravy is thickened. Adjust seasonings to taste. Use a gluten-free flour mix or single alternative flour. Sweet rice flour, sorghum flour and garbanzo flour are great single flour options.

How can I make my gravy thick without flour? ›

Cornstarch should thicken gravy in less than a minute when at a simmer. If it doesn't thicken enough, it's a sign that you need more cornstarch. Whisk in more cornstarch slurry a little at a time, and let each addition come to a simmer before adding more.

Can I use pancake mix instead of flour? ›

Using Pancake Mix as Flour: Pancake mix can be used as a substitute for flour in recipes that call for flour, baking soda, and baking powder [3]. It is not suitable for recipes that require yeast. Cakes, cookies, frying batters, and pastries are more ideal for using pancake mix instead of flour.

Does gravy taste better with flour or cornstarch? ›

Browning adds more flavor to the gravy and gets rid of the raw flour taste. You're basically making a roux. We find that a flour-based gravy holds up better and reheats better later, which is why we tend to prefer using flour over cornstarch to make gravy unless we have a guest who is eating gluten-free.

How do you thicken milk without flour? ›

Thicken sauce with cornstarch.

If you'd like, you can thicken your milk-based sauce by stirring in a slurry made from cornstarch and water. Whisk together equal parts of cold water and cornstarch.

How to make gravy if you don't have cornstarch? ›

Use two tablespoons flour mixed with ¼ cup cold water for each cup of medium-thick sauce. Thoroughly mix in the water to prevent lumps. After stirring the combined flour and water into the sauce, cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.

What can you substitute for dry milk in a recipe? ›

Regular milk. Regular liquid milk is an easy substitute for reconstituted milk powder. After all, dry milk is just the evaporated solids from regular milk. The main benefits of using regular milk are its nutritional content and flavor, both of which will be similar to those of powdered milk ( 4 , 5 ).

Can I use cream instead of milk in gravy? ›

If you don't have milk, you can use slightly thinned-out cream or half-and-half. Feel free to play with the proportions of milk and cream if you would prefer a gravy that's a little thicker or thinner. If need be, you can use butter instead of pan drippings in equal proportions.

Does milk help thicken gravy? ›

It can also be made from scratch with chicken stock or vegetable stock and various seasonings. Many chefs and home cooks prefer using pan drippings and other cooking liquids, such as chicken broth, milk, or even wine to thicken and flavor the gravy.

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