Jul 14 2026
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House – Made Brown Gravy Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

House – made Brown Gravy, French Fries One Famous Cake made w / Sweet Cream Batter, Cheese Curds, Two Eggs Sunny Side Up & Chives

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Ingredients

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Gravy

French Fries

Toppings

Method

Gravy

  1. 1

    Prepare the Roux

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the beef drippings and allow them to melt. Once melted, whisk in the flour until the mixture is smooth and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Broth and Seasonings

    Gradually pour in the beef broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Add soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed. Keep warm until ready to serve.

French Fries

  1. 4

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel and cut the potatoes into thin strips. Rinse in cold water to remove excess starch. Pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  3. 6

    Fry the Potatoes

    Carefully add the potato strips in batches to the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with salt to taste.

Famous Cake

  1. 7

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.

  2. 8

    Add Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in sweet cream and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

  3. 9

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Toppings

  1. 10

    Prepare Eggs

    In a skillet, cook the eggs sunny-side up until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 11

    Assemble the Dish

    Serve the French fries topped with cheese curds, the sunny-side-up eggs, and sprinkle with chopped chives. Drizzle with warm brown gravy over the top.

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