Description
Indulge in the classic comfort of homemade Sausage Gravy, a hearty and flavorful Southern favorite that pairs perfectly with freshly baked biscuits.
Ingredients
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Sausage Gravy:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Do not drain the fat.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the flour evenly over the sausage and stir well to coat. Cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Whisk in Milk: Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 4–6 minutes, or until thickened to your desired consistency.
- Season and Serve: Season with black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes if using. Serve hot over freshly baked biscuits.
Notes
- If the gravy becomes too thick, stir in a splash of milk to loosen it.
- For extra richness, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
