Description
This Easy Sausage Gravy recipe is a classic Southern breakfast staple featuring flavorful browned ground pork sausage simmered in a creamy, peppery milk-based gravy. Perfect served over biscuits for a comforting and hearty meal that comes together quickly in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Sausage Gravy Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk ground pork breakfast sausage (mild or hot)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 to 2 1/2 cups milk
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and brown the sausage. Allow it to brown thoroughly to develop rich flavor. Do not drain the grease, as it is essential for the gravy.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the flour evenly over the browned sausage and stir to combine. Cook this mixture for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring constantly to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Add Milk and Simmer: Gradually pour in the milk, stirring well after each addition to incorporate smoothly. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently until the gravy thickens. Adjust milk amount for desired thickness, using about 2 cups for thicker gravy or more for thinner. Season with salt and plenty of black pepper to taste.
- Serve Immediately: Once thickened and seasoned, remove from heat and serve immediately over warm biscuits or your preferred base.
Notes
- Use either mild or hot sausage depending on your heat preference.
- Do not drain sausage grease, as it adds essential flavor and helps thicken the gravy.
- Adjust milk quantity to control gravy thickness.
- Serve warm over freshly baked biscuits for a traditional Southern breakfast experience.
- Leftover gravy can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stovetop with a splash of milk to loosen.
