Easy Sausage Gravy
Whip up a hearty, Southern-style breakfast in just 20 minutes with this Easy Sausage Gravy recipe! Perfectly seasoned breakfast sausage is cooked to golden perfection, then transformed into a rich, creamy gravy with the addition of flour, milk, and simple spices like black pepper and a pinch of optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. This classic comfort food is incredibly simple to make with only five staple ingredients, yet delivers big on flavor. Serve it piping hot over flaky homemade biscuits, crispy toast, or even hash browns for a crowd-pleasing brunch or an indulgent morning treat. This quick and easy recipe guarantees delicious results every time—perfect for busy mornings or weekend feasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
In a large skillet, crumble the breakfast sausage and cook over medium heat until browned and completely cooked through. Stir occasionally and break up any large pieces with a wooden spoon.
Once the sausage is fully cooked, reduce the heat to medium-low. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the sausage and stir well to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly to combine and prevent lumps. Continue stirring as the mixture begins to thicken, about 5-7 minutes.
Season the gravy with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and taste, adjusting the seasonings if necessary.
Once the sausage gravy has reached your desired thickness, remove it from the heat. Serve hot over freshly baked biscuits, toast, or your favorite breakfast item.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.3 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.0 g | 285% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 344 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 5446 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.8 g | ||
| Protein | 75.4 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.1 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 1004 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1987 mg | 42% | |
*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.
