Southern Homestyle Sausage Gravy
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Southern Homestyle Sausage Gravy, a classic breakfast staple that’s rich, creamy, and undeniably satisfying. Made with savory breakfast sausage, a velvety roux of butter and flour, and the perfect blend of seasonings, this hearty gravy comes together in just 20 minutes. Whether spooned generously over freshly baked biscuits, buttery toast, or even crispy hash browns, this Southern favorite is guaranteed to elevate your morning spread. Customizable with a hint of garlic powder or a kick of crushed red pepper flakes, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for lazy weekend brunches or a quick weekday treat, it serves up bold, homestyle flavor that truly hits the spot!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound 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 garlic powder (optional)
- 0.125 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the breakfast sausage to the skillet. Break it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks, stirring frequently until the sausage is browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
Remove the cooked sausage from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a plate. Leave the rendered fat in the skillet.
Add the unsalted butter to the skillet and allow it to melt completely.
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the melted butter and rendered fat. Whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a roux, ensuring the flour is cooked and no lumps remain.
Slowly add the whole milk to the roux, whisking constantly to combine. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the cooked sausage. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Season the gravy with salt, black pepper, garlic powder (if using), and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine and adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve the sausage gravy hot over fresh biscuits, toast, or your preferred base. Enjoy your Southern-style breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.1 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.4 g | 377% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 428 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 5443 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 75.3 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.1 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 1004 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1813 mg | 39% | |
*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.
