re: Do you ever use a store bought gravy mix?

I use bases to make gravies and to shore them up when I need more gravy than the meat will make.

I made a packet gravy years ago, but didn't like it and it was too thick for my taste. I like the gravy to have body, but I'm not a fan of thick gravies.

I made a meatloaf a few times which resulted in some good drippings. I made a gravy from the drippings which was really good. There wasn't a whole lot of it, but enough to put over the meatloaf slice. I can't for the life of me find the darn recipe. I think it had sour cream in it, though. It was delicious.