If you're a fan of Sausage Gravy, get ready to crave this easy breakfast recipe! Every bite is loaded with sausage and creaminess! When you're wanting a fast and simple breakfast recipe, this Homemade Sausage Gravy is sure to hit the spot.
Sausage Gravy is a Southern classic. It's easy to make, and it tastes great over homemade biscuits or cornbread! Enjoy!
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The Best Sausage Gravy Recipe
While this may be an American Southern standard, everyone enjoys this for breakfast. A simple combination of gravy and breakfast sausage with your favorite biscuit is the perfect way to start your day!
Why This Recipe Works
- Simplicity At Its Best: This pork breakfast sausage recipe is made in 7 simple steps.
- Rich And Creamy: You can cook sausage and gravy that tastes amazing.
- Versatile Dish: Perfect as a biscuit topping, or over mashed potatoes, this cooked sausage recipe is great for breakfast or lunch.
🥘 Ingredients
- Sausage Meat: The foundation of the gravy, it provides a savory, hearty flavor.
- Flour: Acts as a thickener to achieve the desired creamy consistency of the gravy.
- Milk: Adds creaminess and richness to the gravy, balancing out the robust flavor of the sausage.
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper: Gives the gravy a mild heat and aromatic kick, enhancing the overall flavor.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔄 Substitutions & Variations
- Meat Swap: Use turkey sausage or plant-based sausage for a leaner or vegetarian option.
- Dairy-Free Alternative: Replace milk with unsweetened almond, oat, or coconut milk for a creamy, dairy-free gravy.
- Flavor Boost: Add sage, thyme, or a splash of hot sauce for an extra depth of flavor.
🔪 How To Make Sausage Gravy
- Step 1: Using a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat.
- Step 2: Once the sausage is cooked and broken down, sprinkle flour over the sausage meat. Ensure the flour soaks up all the oil.
- Step 3: Once the flour has soaked up the oil, allow it to bake off for 1-2 minutes. This will ensure the gravy doesn't taste like flour. Slowly add your milk to the pan, mixing until everything is combined. If you want to add pepper after pouring in your milk, do so then.
- Step 4: Add 1 ½ tablespoons of pepper to the sausage gravy recipe. Turn your heat down to low and allow the sausage gravy to bubble. Once bubbled, turn off the heat. Allow your sausage gravy to thicken.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Thickness: If your gravy is too thick, add more milk to the flour and fat mixture. If it's too thin, add more flour.
- Taste: Taste the gravy as you go, adding more seasoning if necessary. If you want a smoother gravy, use a whisk to break up any clumps of flour.
- Wooden Spoon: Use a wooden spoon to break down the cooked sausage.
- Add Heat: If you wish to add heat to your flour mixture, add some crushed red pepper flakes for a kick of spice.
💭 FAQs
Sausage gravy is a thick, rich gravy made from sausage, flour, milk, and seasonings. It's traditionally served over hot biscuits or cornbread.
Yes, you can make sausage gravy ahead of time. Just reheat it over low heat, stirring occasionally, until it's heated through.
For the best flavor, start with a good-quality sausage. I like to use a bulk pork sausage, but you can also use breakfast sausage. Avoid using pre-packaged sausage crumbles - they just don't have the same flavor. Try maple sausage or sage sausage for the best flavor.
Sausage Gravy is best served fresh, but it will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You can freeze sausage gravy. Just place it in an airtight container and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
🧂Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite dishes to serve with homemade sausage gravy:
- Buttermilk Biscuits: Fluffy biscuits are the perfect vessel to soak up the rich and savory sausage gravy. I like to use jumbo buttermilk biscuits.
- Hash Browns: Crispy golden brown hash browns add a delightful crunch to complement the creamy gravy.
- Southern Grits: Creamy Southern-style grits provide a hearty base that pairs wonderfully with the sausage-infused goodness.
- Fried Potatoes: Add fried potatoes to the sausage gravy for the ultimate comfort food.
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Sausage Gravy
Ingredients
- 16 Oz Sausage Meat
- ⅓ Cup Flour
- 2, ½ Cups Milk
- 1, ½ Teaspoons Black Pepper
Instructions
- Using a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat.
- Once the sausage is cooked and broken down, sprinkle flour over the sausage. Ensure the flour soaks up all the oil.
- Once the flour has soaked up the oil, allow it to bake off for 1-2 minutes. This will ensure the gravy doesn't taste like flour.
- Slowly add your milk to the pan, mixing until everything is combined. If you want to add pepper after pouring in your milk, do so then.
- Add 1 ½ tablespoons of pepper to the sausage gravy recipe.
- Turn your heat down to low and allow the sausage gravy to bubble. Once bubbled turn off the heat.
- Allow your sausage gravy to thicken.
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This gravy is my go-to when I want to turn breakfast into a cozy Southern hug—rich, peppery, and perfect over warm biscuits!