Southern Sausage Cream Gravy
Rich, comforting, and bursting with Southern charm, this Southern Sausage Cream Gravy is the ultimate breakfast indulgence. Made with savory ground breakfast sausage and a luscious, creamy roux of butter, flour, and whole milk, this classic recipe delivers velvety texture and bold, hearty flavor in every bite. Seasoned with black pepper, a hint of salt, and an optional dash of cayenne for a subtle kick, this gravy is the perfect partner for freshly baked biscuits, crispy toast, or golden fried chicken. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make Southern favorite is perfect for starting your day with a warm, flavorful meal or for sharing during a cozy weekend brunch. Taste the essence of home-cooked comfort with this timeless gravy recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional for a slight kick)
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat over medium-high heat and add the ground breakfast sausage.
Cook the sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Once the sausage is fully cooked, reduce the heat to medium and push the sausage to one side of the skillet.
Add the unsalted butter to the empty side of the skillet. Allow it to melt completely.
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the melted butter and whisk to create a roux. Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it turns light golden and no raw flour flavor remains.
Gradually pour in the whole milk, about 1 cup at a time, while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
Stir the sausage back into the milk mixture and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency, approximately 5 minutes.
Season the gravy with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve the sausage cream gravy hot over freshly baked biscuits, toast, or even fried chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.9 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 745 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 303 mg | 6% | |
*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.
