Breakfast Sausage Gravy
Start your morning with rich and savory comfort by whipping up this classic Breakfast Sausage Gravy, an easy Southern favorite perfect for weekend brunch or cozy weekday mornings. Featuring perfectly browned ground breakfast sausage simmered in a creamy, pepper-kissed gravy, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes using pantry staples like all-purpose flour, whole milk, and a touch of butter. A hint of optional cayenne pepper adds a subtle kick for those looking to spice things up. Serve it piping hot over flaky, oven-fresh biscuits for a hearty, soul-warming dish that’s as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. Whether you're feeding a crowd or treating yourself, this one-pot recipe is a true breakfast classic that’s bound to please.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble the ground breakfast sausage into the skillet and cook, stirring often, until browned and fully cooked. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease. Leave about 2 tablespoons of fat in the skillet. If the skillet is dry, add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and heat until melted.
Lower the heat to medium-low and sprinkle the all-purpose flour into the skillet. Whisk together with the fat to form a roux. Cook the roux for about 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly, until it is lightly golden and no longer smells like raw flour.
Slowly pour in the whole milk, about 1 cup at a time, while whisking continuously. This prevents lumps from forming. Once all the milk is added, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir to combine with the gravy. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well and continue cooking for 3-5 minutes until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If the gravy is too thick, add a splash of milk to thin it out. If it is too thin, let it simmer a little longer.
Remove the skillet from the heat and serve the sausage gravy hot over freshly baked biscuits. Enjoy your hearty, homemade breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2358 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.1 g | 245% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.4 g | 377% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 468 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 5443 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.4 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 83.2 g | 166% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.1 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 1080 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2364 mg | 50% | |
*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.
