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.

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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.

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

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

FAQs

What is a good substitute for flour in 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 is the best gluten-free flour to thicken gravy? ›

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. Xanthan Gum: Include in gluten-free flour mix to help your baked goods stick together.

What can I substitute for milk in white gravy? ›

What is this? Unsweetened almond milk (especially barista styled almond milk and almond cooking milk), natural flavored full fat oat milk, and soy milk all make great substitutes for milk. Water is also a good substitute for milk in sausage gravy, though the color won't be as opaque as it would with a dairy free milk.

Is cornstarch or flour better for gravy? ›

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.

What is the closest gluten-free flour to all-purpose flour? ›

Brown rice flour is about as close to a 1:1 substitute for all-purpose flour as it gets since it provides structure and a “wheat-like” flavor.

How to thicken sauce without gluten? ›

Pureed cooked rice or potato will help thicken sauces thanks to their high content of starch. A great way to thicken black bean soup, for example, would be to puree just half of the soup. This will add texture and creaminess.

How can I make my gravy thick without flour? ›

Similar to flour, cornstarch is another ingredient that can be used to make gravy thicker. With cornstarch, making a slurry is also an option, but with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch whisked into cold water. Again, you'll want to add the slurry in increments so you don't over-thicken the gravy.

What can you use besides flour to make gravy? ›

For the starch method, we'll explore 4 different types of starch you can use:
  • Corn starch.
  • Potato starch.
  • Tapioca starch.
  • Arrowroot starch.
Dec 30, 2020

What milk is dairy free? ›

Plant-based milks
  • Soy milk. Soy milk is made from soybeans and is probably one of the most popular plant-based milk alternatives, as it's very versatile and can be used in pretty much all recipes and drinks in place of cow's milk. ...
  • Oat milk. ...
  • Potato milk. ...
  • Hemp milk. ...
  • Pea milk. ...
  • Almond milk. ...
  • Hazelnut milk. ...
  • Cashew milk.
Mar 23, 2023

What do chefs use to thicken gravy? ›

4 Issues That Cause Thin Gravy

1. Skipping roux: A roux is a thickening agent made by cooking fat and flour together. It's an essential ingredient for thickening gravy, and without it, gravy is thin and runny. Learn how to make a roux.

How many tablespoons of flour per cup of liquid for gravy? ›

(The classic ratio for gravy is three:two:one, so 3 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons fat, and 1 cup of hot stock.) You can add other flavors to the mixture, swap out the stock for another liquid, or use cornstarch rather than flour to thicken your gravy.

Is cornstarch gluten-free? ›

Cornstarch is a fine, white powder processed from the endosperm of corn. The endosperm is the nutrient-rich tissue inside the grain. Corn is a gluten-free grain, and no other ingredients are typically required to make cornstarch. As a result, pure cornstarch — which contains 100% cornstarch — is naturally gluten-free.

What can I use if I don't have gluten free flour? ›

So now you've got the basics sorted, without further ado, here are my top 9 picks for the best gluten-free flour alternatives:
  • Almond flour (also known as almond meal) ...
  • Coconut flour. ...
  • Buckwheat flour. ...
  • Brown and white rice flour. ...
  • Oat flour. ...
  • Tapioca flour. ...
  • Millet flour. ...
  • Quinoa flour.
Oct 29, 2020

What can I use if I don't have plain flour for gravy? ›

Arrowroot. This powder comes from rhizomes of the Marantaceae family of tubers. It's a great natural substitute for those needing a gluten-free gravy thickener. As with using cornstarch or flour to thicken gravy, make a slurry with your arrowroot powder by mixing 2 to 3 tablespoons with an equal amount of water.

How to thicken gravy without flour? ›

Similar to flour, cornstarch is another ingredient that can be used to make gravy thicker. With cornstarch, making a slurry is also an option, but with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch whisked into cold water. Again, you'll want to add the slurry in increments so you don't over-thicken the gravy.

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