Gluten Free Roux
Posted: 09/25/25
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This easy Gluten Free Roux recipe is perfect for making your favorite macaroni and cheese, gravy and gumbo recipes gluten-free! With instructions also included to make a Grain Free (and paleo-friendly!) Roux, this is the only recipe you’ll need to perfectly thicken all of your gluten-free dishes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- You can make this roux with butter or drippings. If you have them, the drippings will give a better flavor – and make this recipe dairy-free!
- This roux recipe works for all sorts of recipes – we’ve included instructions for how to make a light roux, medium roux and dark roux in the recipe card, including what sorts of recipes each will work best for.
Chef’s Tips
- We’ve included instructions for both a Gluten Free Roux and a Grain Free Roux (which is paleo-friendly!) in the recipe card below, but if you make the grain free version note that cassava flour will darken way faster than all-purpose gluten free flour, so keep an eye on it to stop it burning! If you burn roux the only way to fix it is to throw it away and start again.
- Thickening power decreases as roux darkens, so keep this in mind working out how much roux you’ll need to make for your chosen recipe.
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Gluten Free Roux
This easy Gluten Free Roux recipe includes instructions for making it grain free, and for the different cooking times to make a light, medium or dark roux. Perfect for thickening all your gluten-free stews, sauces and casseroles! Yields 3/4 of a cup.
Ingredients
Gluten Free Roux
- 6 tablespoons butter or drippings
- ½ cup gluten free flour
Grain Free (Paleo) Roux
- ½ cup butter or drippings
- ½ cup cassava flour
Equipment
- large dutch oven
- whisk
Instructions
- Heat 1/2 cup butter or drippings in a large Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
- Sprinkle in cassava or gluten free flour and whisk until a smooth paste forms.
- Cook this mixture, whisking almost constantly, for about 30 minutes, or until it turns a deep desired color. SEE NOTES! Don’t let it burn – let this process happen slowly and gradually.
Notes
Light Roux (2–3 minutes)
This should have a pale, sandy colour and can be used in white sauces, cheese sauces and to thicken soups. Think macaroni and cheese, and Alfredo.
Medium Roux (5–7 minutes)
This should be a light tan colour, and have a nutty aroma. This roux will add more flavour, good for gravies, chowders, or casseroles.
Dark Roux (8–12 minutes, stirring constantly to make sure it does not burn)
This should have a deep caramel colour. It has a rich, toasted flavour, and is typically used for Cajun/Creole dishes (e.g., gumbo, étouffée).
Nutrition Information
Calories: 842kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 43g | Trans Fat: 3g | Total Carbs: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Net Carbs: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 20mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.02mg
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
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