Sausage Gravy for Biscuits and Gravy
Indulge in the comforting, Southern classic of Sausage Gravy for Biscuits and Gravy with this quick and easy recipe that delivers rich flavor in every creamy spoonful. Made with savory pork breakfast sausage, a buttery roux, and velvety whole milk, this hearty gravy is perfectly seasoned with black pepper and a hint of optional cayenne for a subtle kick. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an effortless way to elevate your breakfast game or serve up a crowd-pleasing brunch. Serve this luxurious sausage gravy over warm, flaky biscuits for the ultimate dish that blends rustic charm with down-home flavor. Perfect for weekend mornings or holiday gatherings, this recipe is a must-try for any biscuit and gravy enthusiast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Pork breakfast sausage
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 3 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pork breakfast sausage and break it apart with a wooden spoon.
Cook the sausage until it is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
If needed, add the unsalted butter to the skillet. Allow it to melt and combine with the sausage drippings.
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the fat and butter mixture in the skillet. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a smooth roux. The mixture should look slightly golden and pasty but not browned.
Gradually pour in the whole milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir to incorporate it into the gravy.
Season the gravy with salt, black pepper, and ground cayenne pepper (if using). Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Reduce the heat to low and let the gravy simmer gently for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve the sausage gravy hot over warm, flaky biscuits. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.0 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.1 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 522 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 4630 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 122.3 g | 245% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.4 mcg | 72% | |
| Calcium | 1008 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2665 mg | 57% | |
*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.
