Comforting Sausage Gravy Recipe Easy Homemade Creamy Breakfast
A quick and easy homemade sausage gravy recipe that is creamy, savory, and perfect for breakfast or brunch. This comforting dish features golden browned sausage in a silky smooth gravy that pairs perfectly with biscuits or toast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound breakfast sausage (preferably sage-flavored pork sausage)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place 1 pound of breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Use a wooden spoon to break it apart into small crumbles. Cook for about 7-10 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Carefully spoon out some of the fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pan for flavor. If sausage is lean, add butter in the next step to make up for richness.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the sausage drippings. Let it melt completely, then sprinkle in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or whisk to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbly but not brown.
- Gradually pour in 3 cups of whole milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. It will start to thicken in about 5 minutes.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Keep stirring occasionally for another 3-5 minutes until gravy reaches desired thickness, coating the back of a spoon.
- If gravy is too thick, stir in a splash of milk to loosen. If too thin, simmer a bit longer. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
Use whole milk for the creamiest texture. Slowly add milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Adjust salt based on sausage saltiness. Stir frequently during simmering to prevent burning. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free flour blend or cornstarch. For dairy-free, use olive oil instead of butter and unsweetened almond or oat milk instead of whole milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup (120 m
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 8
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