Spice up your mashed potatoes with this spicy Cajun gravy! Seasoned with Cajun spices and hot sauce, this gravy comes together in minutes on the stovetop.
In a saute pan or saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
Add flour and whisk to make a paste (continue whisking until no lumps remain). Cook for one minute.
Slowly add broth to pan, whisking continuously. Add Cajun seasoning and pepper, whisking to incorporate. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until desired thickness is achieved, while whisking continuously.
Remove pan from heat and add hot sauce, stirring to incorporate. Taste test and add more hot sauce to taste. Last, add salt as needed and stir to incorporate (season to taste).
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Gravy can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator, or frozen for up to 3 months.
If frozen, transfer your gravy from the freezer to the refrigerator the night before serving to thaw.
Reheating gravy: Pour gravy into a saucepan and warm over medium heat. Whisk until warmed through. Add water as needed if gravy is too thick.
Chicken broth can be substituted with any type of broth you have on hand, like turkey, beef, pork, or vegetable broth.
For hotter/milder gravy - adjust hot sauce as needed. As written, recipe will make a medium heat gravy.