🥩 Chicken-Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes & Creamy Country Gravy
⭐ Ingredients
For the Chicken-Fried Steak
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4 cube steaks (or tenderized round steaks)
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp cayenne (optional for heat)
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2 large eggs
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¾ cup buttermilk
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1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
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Neutral oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
For the Mashed Potatoes
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2 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes
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4 tbsp butter
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½ cup warm milk or cream
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the Country Gravy
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3 tbsp pan drippings
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3 tbsp flour
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2 cups whole milk
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Salt & pepper to taste
🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Mashed Potatoes
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Peel and cut potatoes into chunks.
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Boil in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 min).
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Drain, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
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Keep warm.
2. Set Up the Breading Station
Dry Mix:
Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, and cayenne.
Wet Mix:
Whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce.
3. Bread the Steaks
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Pat steaks dry.
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Dredge in seasoned flour.
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Dip into the egg–buttermilk mixture.
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Dredge again in flour, pressing to coat well.
(Double-dipping gives that signature thick, crunchy crust.)
4. Fry to Crispy Perfection
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Heat ¼ inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (around 350°F).
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Add steaks and fry 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
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Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels.
5. Make the Country Gravy
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Pour off excess oil, leaving 3 tbsp drippings in the pan.
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Whisk in 3 tbsp flour to form a roux; cook 1–2 min.
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Slowly add milk, whisking until smooth.
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Simmer until thickened. Season generously with salt & pepper.
🍽️ Serve
Plate a scoop of creamy mashed potatoes, top with crispy chicken-fried steak, and ladle over a generous amount of warm country gravy.
Add green beans or buttered corn for the full Southern comfort experience.
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