Awesome Sausage Gravy
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this 'Awesome Sausage Gravy' recipe—a hearty, rich, and velvety breakfast classic that’s perfect for any morning spread. Made with savory breakfast sausage, a buttery roux, and creamy whole milk, this homemade gravy boasts a perfectly balanced blend of seasonings, including black pepper and a hint of optional red pepper flakes for a gentle kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an easy and satisfying dish that’s perfect for serving over warm, flaky biscuits. Whether you're hosting a weekend brunch or treating yourself to a cozy breakfast, this sausage gravy is sure to impress with its smooth texture and bold flavors. Breakfast lovers, this one’s for you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat over medium heat and add the breakfast sausage. Break the sausage into small crumbles with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
Cook the sausage until it is browned and cooked through, about 7–10 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pan using a slotted spoon, leaving the grease behind in the pan.
Add the unsalted butter to the pan with the sausage grease and melt over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour, stirring constantly to create a roux. Cook the roux for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste, but do not let it brown.
Gradually pour in the whole milk, about 1 cup at a time, while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth.
Return the cooked sausage back to the pan and stir to combine with the gravy.
Add the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Adjust seasonings to your taste preference.
Let the gravy simmer on low heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency. If the gravy becomes too thick, add more milk, a little at a time, until it reaches the perfect texture.
Serve the sausage gravy hot over freshly baked biscuits. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 182.7 g | 234% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.4 g | 377% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 428 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 4261 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.2 g | ||
| Protein | 71.9 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.1 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 986 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1741 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
