No Fail Gluten Free Gravy Recipe (easy & dairy free) (2024)

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This ridiculously easy gluten free gravy recipe is packed with flavor and has a smooth, creamy texture that will leave everyone wondering what your secret is.

Save this gluten free gravy recipe because it’s the only one you’ll ever need! It’s silky smooth, flavorful, and a ridiculously easy recipe to make!

You’ll just need 3 ingredients and 5 minutes and you won’t need any gluten-free flour! This gluten-free gravy recipe really is the best.

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This is the best gravy! So good that you can serve to your guests who are not on a gluten-free diet andno one will ever guess that it’s gluten free!

The good news is, this flavorful gravy is ready in less than 5 minutes. Having a time-saver like that when you’re putting all the finishing touches on your big holiday dinner makes life so much easier.

The secret ingredient in this creamy, delicious gravy? Vivian’s Live Again Chicken Soup mix.

NEW TO GLUTEN FREE?

Are you new to gluten free? I would love to personally invite you to my gluten free 101 course and community. I’ll be there to walk you through every step of learning to shop, cook, and dine gluten free in a way that you won’t feel like you’re missing out.

This is the perfect way to set yourself up for success this holiday season, and for all of your gluten-free life. You deserve to be healthy and enjoy all the foods and social situations you love!

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Looking for more Thanksgiving recipes? You’re going to love my perfectly flaky gluten free pie crust recipe! It’s also a super easy, no-fail recipe.

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INGREDIENTS IN GLUTEN FREE GRAVY

Ingredient amounts and full instructions are listed in the recipe card below.

All you need to make the best gluten-free gravy for your holiday meals is a few simple ingredients and 5 minutes of your time.

  • Gluten Free Creamy Chicken Soup Mix I used and recommend Vivian’s Live Again
  • Gluten free chicken broth or chicken stock
  • Unsalted butter you can use a vegan butter substitute to make it dairy free. I love Melt brand.
  • Pepper to taste

To make an extra flavorful gluten-free gravy, you can also add a few tablespoons of pan drippings.

I love that all of Vivian’s products are produced in a dedicated gluten free facility that is also free from eggs, nuts, milk, and peanuts.

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Keep in mind that this particular mix (and most other cream soup mixes) does contain soy. I have a soy-free recommendation below.

HOW TO MAKE GLUTEN FREE GRAVY

  1. Pour chicken broth or stock into a small saucepan.
  2. Whisk in Vivian’s Live Again soup mix.
  3. Heat over medium heat, whisking frequently for a few minutes until it reaches a gravy-like consistency.
  4. Reduce heat to low and add the butter or dairy-free butter, stirring until you reach the right consistency.
  5. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers.

This homemade gluten-free gravy is so good, I promise you won’t miss traditional gravy at all. The whole family (and any guests) will love it even if they eat gluten regularly.

HOW TO STORE GLUTEN FREE GRAVY

Store leftover gravy in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.

HOW TO MAKE GLUTEN-FREE GRAVY THICKER

If you prefer a thicker gravy, make a slurry by whisking together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch or arrowroot starch with 1 tablespoon of water.

Gradually whisk it into the finished gravy and heat over medium until it reaches your desired thickness.

HOW TO USE LEFTOVER GRAVY

There are lots of ways to use leftover homemade gravy! One of my favorite ways is to add it to chicken noodle soup.

You can also add it to casseroles or warm it up to serve over leftover mashed potatoes.

Sometimes the gravy will get a gel-like consistency in the fridge and will retain that as you warm it up. To bring it back to a great texture, whisk in a little extra broth, water, or milk, and warm over medium-low heat while whisking.

CAN I MAKE THIS RECIPE SOY FREE?

This is the question I get asked the most, because Vivian’s and most other gluten-free soup mixes contain soy.

The only gluten free cream soup mix I’ve found is from Full Flavor Foods and I haven’t tested it with this recipe, but it might work!

Please let me know if you try it so I can pass along the info to my other soy-free readers.

PRO TIPS FOR HOMEMADE GLUTEN-FREE GRAVY

Sprinkle finished gravy with a little fresh thyme or parsley for a beautiful presentation.

If your gravy gets lumpy, try using an immersion blender to smooth it out.

For extra flavor, add a few tablespoons of pan juices from your meat.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I make gluten-free turkey gravy using this recipe?

Add 2-4 tablespoons of turkey drippings to the finished gravy to serve alongside your Thanksgiving turkey. You can also swap turkey broth for the chicken broth.

Can I double or triple this recipe?

Yes you can! Just use a large or medium saucepan and allow for a few more minutes to heat up a larger batch.

Where can I buy Vivian’s Live Again Cream Soup Mix?

Vivian’s mixes can be found at a grocery store such as Harmons or Good Earth in Utah. You can also buy online!

Can I use this recipe to make a dairy free gravy?

Yes! This recipe is dairy free as long as you use a dairy-free or vegan butter.

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GLUTEN FREE GRAVY RECIPE

No Fail Gluten Free Gravy Recipe (easy & dairy free) (6)

Yield: 2 cups

Prep Time: 1 minute

Cook Time: 4 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

You're going to LOVE this easy, 3 ingredient gluten free gravy recipe that's also dairy free! It's packed with flavor and features an unblievably smooth, creamy texture that will have everyone wondering what your secret is.

Ingredients

Instructions

    1. Pour chicken broth into a small saucepan.
    2. Whisk in Vivian's Live Again soup mix.
    3. Heat over medium, whisking frequently for a few minutes until it reaches a gravy-like consistency.
    4. Reduce heat to low and add the butter, whisking until smooth.
    5. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Notes

Vivian's cream chicken soup mix is gluten-free and dairy-free but does contain soy. If you need a soy-free alternative, you can try using Full Flavor Foods. I haven't tested this recipe using Ful Flavor Foods yet, so let me know how it tastes!

My favorite dairy free butter substitute is Melt.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 43Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 325mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 3g

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

Both Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1, (the blue bag) and Cup4Cup make a great gluten-free gravy. I have tried this recipe with a few other flours and haven't been impressed. So if you can't find either of these 2 brands, I do recommend using sweet white rice flour which comes from short-grain white rice.

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What is the thickening agent in gluten-free gravy? ›

Thickening Agents Even before becoming gluten-free, you may have thickened a stir- fry sauce, or Thanksgiving gravy, with corn starch. Arrowroot starch works in these sorts of dishes, too.

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Is it better to make gravy 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.

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What can you substitute for milk in gravy? ›

You could use oat milk, almond milk, soy milk, flax milk, or any other milk that works for your dietary needs. Gluten Free Flour – To make this recipe gluten free, I used Namaste Perfect Flour Blend to thicken the gravy.

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

Tapioca flour: ideal as thickener or for healthy baking.

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What is the secret to using gluten free flour? ›

Gluten-free flours often contain fine starches, so they absorb more liquid than conventional flour. To address this, gluten-free recipes usually call for more liquid and produce looser batters. They may also call for a larger quantity of leavening, like baking powder, to help add volume and lighten the texture.

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As a stabilizer, you can use guar gum to stabilize jellies, jams, puddings and more. To use: Use 3 parts guar gum for every 2 parts xanthan gum in a recipe. Best used for: Thickening gravy, stew, soup, jellies, and more.

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What do chefs use to thicken gravy? ›

A roux is a mixture of fat and flour, and it's an easy way to thicken a sauce. If you make a roux, it should also be added incrementally. A final option is making a beurre manié, which is made by rubbing flour into butter to create a dough or paste.

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Can I use gluten-free flour to thicken gravy? ›

Some gluten-free flours gum up when they're used in a roux—not so with King Arthur Gluten-Free Multi-Purpose Flour. This blend works just like regular flour in a roux—a 1:1 ratio of flour to butter. Cook it until it's slightly browned, then add to your stock and pan drippings and whisk away.

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Why does my homemade gravy taste like flour? ›

Your gravy might taste doughy or chalky if you didn't cook the flour enough when making your roux. You'll want to cook the flour for at least five minutes, until it smells nutty and begins to turn light brown. But if you don't notice until it's too late and you've already added your broth, bring the gravy to a simmer.

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What happens if you put too much cornstarch in gravy? ›

It should look like gravy. So if you added too much cornstarch, you can always dilute it. with a little bit more chicken stock or water. If you're thinking it too much, it looks like pudding.

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If you are reaching for a jar or carton of turkey gravy at the store, here are seven easy ways to give it a boost.
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  2. Thicken it with a cornstarch slurry. ...
  3. Stir in pan drippings. ...
  4. Simmer with fresh herbs. ...
  5. Add an umami-rich condiment. ...
  6. Sauté some vegetables. ...
  7. Add roasted garlic.

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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.

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How to make gravy without cornstarch and flour? ›

Mix 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder with 3 tablespoons water until dissolved for every 1 cup of gravy. While whisking the gravy constantly over medium heat, add the arrowroot mixture a little bit at a time. Cook, whisking often, until the gravy thickens.

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How do you thicken gravy without flour or starch? ›

One easy way to thicken gravy is to simply reduce the liquid. Add any pan drippings you have to a small or medium-sized saucepan. Then, add in 1 cup of liquid, and simmer on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces by at least a third and the flavors are more concentrated.

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Sweet rice flour is my go-to flour for making gluten-free gravy.

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"But, if I'm trying to sub a regular traditional flour, I tend to grab oat flour since that mimics wheat flour beautifully." She also attains fluffiness by mixing blanched almond flour and oat flour, adjusting the amounts for each recipe.

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