Description
This easy and comforting sausage gravy recipe features savory ground pork sausage simmered with a creamy, thickened milk sauce. Made with only a handful of pantry staples, this hearty Southern classic comes together in just 10 minutes, making it perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch served over warm toast or flaky biscuits.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground pork sausage
Thickener
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Liquid
- 3 cups milk
Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork sausage, breaking it up with a spatula into small pieces. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sausage is browned and thoroughly cooked, about 8 minutes.
- Add the Flour: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour evenly over the cooked sausage. Stir well until the flour is no longer visible and is fully absorbed by the fat and sausage.
- Incorporate the Milk: Gradually pour in the milk while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Continue stirring as the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
- Thicken the Gravy: Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency, stirring often to avoid scorching.
- Season and Serve: Taste the gravy and season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve hot over freshly baked biscuits or toast for a classic Southern meal.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use whole milk.
- Adjust the gravy thickness by adding more or less milk, as desired.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for a crowd.
- You can use spicy or flavored sausage for a different taste.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop with a splash of milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 484 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 99 mg
