Description
This Best Sausage Gravy Recipe delivers a warm, creamy, and flavorful comfort food classic that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. Made with savory breakfast sausage, rich milk, and a simple blend of seasoning, this gravy is thickened to perfection and ideal for serving over fresh biscuits or toast, guaranteed to satisfy your craving for hearty comfort food.
Ingredients
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Sausage Gravy Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until it is fully browned and cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Drain Excess Fat: Remove the browned sausage from the skillet and drain any excess fat, leaving some fat in the pan for flavor and cooking.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour into the skillet with the remaining fat and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to create a roux and cook off the raw flour taste.
- Whisk in Milk: Gradually add the milk to the skillet while whisking continuously to ensure a smooth mixture without lumps.
- Combine Sausage and Thicken: Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir well. Continue cooking and stirring until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Season: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, mixing well to blend the seasonings into the gravy.
- Serve: Pour the hot sausage gravy over warm biscuits or toast and enjoy immediately for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a richer and creamier texture, but low-fat milk can be substituted for a lighter version.
- For a spicier gravy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes along with the black pepper.
- If the gravy becomes too thick, whisk in a little more milk to loosen it up to your preferred consistency.
- Homemade biscuits or freshly toasted bread are perfect vehicles for serving this rich gravy.
