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A bowl of mashed potatoes with gravy and ham.
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5 from 3 votes

Ham Gravy Recipe

Grab the drippings from your holiday ham, add a couple more ingredients, and you'll have a creamy gravy ready in 15 minutes!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Laurel Perry

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (½ stick)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup ham drippings
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh chives optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a medium pot set over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour. Cook for 2-3 minutes, wicking constantly until the butter is golden.
    ¼ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    A pot with a yellow liquid in it.
  • Slowly add the ham drippings while whisking constantly.
    1 cup ham drippings
    A pot of sauce with a spoon in it.
  • Whisk in the milk. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
    1 cup whole milk
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Top with fresh chives before serving.
    Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, Chopped fresh chives
    Ham, peas, potatoes and gravy on a table.

Video

Notes

  •  If you don’t have 1 cup of ham drippings, add broth to measure 1 cup.
Storage: Store ham gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 303IU | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 0.3mg