Sausage Gravy

Sausage Gravy

If you could put the soul of the South on a plate for breakfast, it would be sausage gravy. Here, the gravy becomes the main course, the better to be sopped up with crumbly biscuits.

Ingredients

  • breakfast sausage

    hot or mild

    1 lb
  • all-purpose flour
    ⅓ c
  • whole milk
    3 c
  • seasoned salt
    ½ tsp
  • freshly ground black pepper
    2 tsp
  • biscuits

    warmed, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    With your finger, tear small pieces of sausage and add them in a single layer to a large heavy skillet. Brown the sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Sprinkle on half the flour and stir so that the sausage soaks it all up, then add more little by little. Stir it around and cook it for another minute or so, then pour in the milk, stirring constantly.

  2. 2

    Cook the gravy, stirring frequently, until it thickens. (This may take a good 10 to 12 minutes.) Sprinkle in the seasoned salt and pepper and continue cooking until very thick and luscious. If it gets too thick too soon, just splash in another 1/2 cup of milk or more if needed. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

  3. 3

    Spoon the sausage gravy over warm biscuits and serve immediately!

Sausage Gravy

Sausage Gravy

184 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving the quintessential Southern breakfast experience right in your own kitchen? This classic Sausage Gravy recipe brings that comforting soul to your table, perfect for a hearty start to any day.

This recipe shines by focusing on simple, quality ingredients—robust breakfast sausage, all-purpose flour for thickening, and rich whole milk—to create a velvety, flavorful gravy that's incredibly satisfying. It’s a straightforward approach that ensures a perfectly balanced, savory gravy every time, designed to be the star of your breakfast.

Prepare for a truly comforting and rich experience. You'll enjoy a thick, creamy gravy bursting with savory breakfast sausage flavor, seasoned perfectly with freshly ground black pepper and a hint of seasoned salt. The texture is luscious, coating warm biscuits beautifully, making every bite a delightful indulgence. This main-dish breakfast is all about soulful satisfaction, delivering a familiar warmth that feels like a hug in a bowl. While the exact prep time isn't specified, the cooking itself takes just 25 minutes, making it a relatively quick yet deeply rewarding endeavor.

Tailor your gravy to your taste: use hot breakfast sausage for a spicy kick, or mild breakfast sausage for a gentler flavor. For an extra rich gravy, you can experiment with adding a splash of heavy cream along with the whole milk. While the recipe calls for whole milk, a mix of whole milk and half-and-half could also be used for a slightly lighter, yet still creamy, result.

This Sausage Gravy is designed to be the centerpiece of a substantial breakfast or brunch, best served generously over warm, crumbly biscuits. It’s perfect for lazy weekend mornings or a comforting holiday spread.

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