Southern Cajun Sausage Gravy
Transform your breakfast into a bold and flavorful experience with Southern Cajun Sausage Gravy! This comforting Southern classic gets a zesty upgrade with Cajun-style pork sausage, a rich roux made from pan drippings and butter, and a perfect blend of spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of red pepper flakes for a fiery kick. Creamy, hearty, and irresistibly spiced, this gravy comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy mornings or indulgent brunches. Serve it piping hot over flaky, homemade biscuits for a mouthwatering dish that's sure to impress. Perfect for lovers of Southern cuisine and Cajun flavors, this recipe brings the heat and comfort to your breakfast table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork sausage (preferably Cajun-style or spicy)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pork sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into small crumbles with a wooden spoon as it cooks. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
Once the sausage is cooked, use a slotted spoon to remove it from the skillet and set it aside on a plate lined with paper towels. Leave about 2 tablespoons of sausage drippings in the skillet, draining any excess if needed.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the unsalted butter to the skillet with the drippings. Once melted, whisk in the flour to create a roux. Stir constantly for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and golden in color, careful not to burn it.
Gradually pour in the milk, about 1 cup at a time, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue to whisk until the mixture begins to thicken, which will take around 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the cooked sausage, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and kosher salt. If using red pepper flakes for extra heat, add them at this point as well. Reduce the heat to low and let the gravy simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more Cajun seasoning or salt to suit your preferences.
Serve the Cajun sausage gravy hot over freshly baked biscuits or your favorite breakfast bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2317 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.6 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.7 g | 378% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 7377 mg | 321% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.5 g | ||
| Protein | 91.4 g | 183% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.1 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 1034 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2169 mg | 46% | |
*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.
