Southern Sausage Gravy
Indulge in the comforting flavors of the South with this classic Southern Sausage Gravy recipe, a hearty skillet dish that's perfect for breakfast or brunch. Made with perfectly seasoned ground pork sausage, creamy whole milk, and a touch of spice from optional red pepper flakes, this rich and flavorful gravy is crafted to smother your favorite freshly baked biscuits. With just a handful of pantry staples and a quick 30-minute preparation, this recipe combines simplicity with irresistible taste. Whether you’re hosting a weekend gathering or savoring a quiet weekday morning, this Southern favorite is sure to satisfy. Keywords: southern sausage gravy, breakfast gravy recipe, sausage gravy for biscuits.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground pork sausage
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 3 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground pork sausage to the pan and cook, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour evenly over the cooked sausage and stir to coat the sausage in the flour. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour the milk into the skillet, a little at a time, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, about 4-5 minutes.
Season the gravy with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes if you like a bit of spice. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Once the gravy reaches your desired thickness, remove it from the heat. If it becomes too thick, add a splash of milk to thin it out and stir again.
Serve the sausage gravy hot over freshly baked biscuits. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2097 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.3 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.0 g | 295% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 419 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 5174 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 113.4 g | 227% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.1 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 973 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1147 mg | 24% | |
*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.
