Sausage Gravy Recipe

Sausage gravy is a comforting breakfast classic made with browned sausage, flour, and milk. Spoon it over warm biscuits for a simple, satisfying start to the day.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Sausage gravy is a comforting breakfast classic made with browned sausage, flour, and milk.
Keep the sausage drippings in the skillet to help make the flour base.
Add a pinch of cayenne or a dash of hot sauce for heat, as suggested in the original recipe.

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Ingredients

Keep the sausage drippings in the skillet to help make the flour base. Add milk gradually while stirring for a smooth gravy.

1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
3 cups (710 ml) whole milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Biscuits, for serving

How To Make Sausage Gravy Recipe

Brown the sausage

Cook the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles, for about eight to ten minutes until cooked through.

Cook the flour

Sprinkle flour over the sausage, stir to combine, and cook for another one to two minutes.

Make the gravy

Gradually stir in the milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat and cook for five to ten minutes, stirring, until thick. Add a little more milk if needed.

Season and serve

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Warm or bake the biscuits according to their directions, split them, and spoon the gravy over the top. Add optional cayenne or hot sauce for heat.

Recipe Variations

Add a pinch of cayenne or a dash of hot sauce for heat, as suggested in the original recipe.

Tips for Success

Taste before adding salt because breakfast sausage is already seasoned.
Keep the sausage drippings in the skillet to help make the flour base. Add milk gradually while stirring for a smooth gravy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if the gravy gets too thick?

Stir in a little more milk until it reaches the consistency you like.

How can I change the serving or topping?

Add a pinch of cayenne or a dash of hot sauce for heat, as suggested in the original recipe.

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