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sausage gravy recipe

Sausage Gravy Recipe

This classic sausage gravy recipe is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Made with simple ingredients like breakfast sausage, flour, and milk, it’s the perfect comfort food to serve over biscuits for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 6
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound 450 g breakfast sausage
  • 1/3 cup 40 g all-purpose flour
  • 3 –4 cups 720–960 ml whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, or to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and crumbled.
  • Sprinkle flour over sausage, stirring to coat evenly. Cook 1–2 minutes.
  • Slowly add milk while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  • Simmer until thickened, about 5–7 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot over biscuits.

Notes

Add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes for heat.
For a richer version, use half-and-half instead of milk.
If the gravy thickens too much, stir in a splash of milk before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal
Keyword biscuits and gravy, easy gravy recipe, sausage gravy, Sausage Gravy Recipe, Southern breakfast
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