Sausage Gravy
Creamy, savory, and packed with flavor, this classic sausage gravy is the perfect comfort food. Serve it over fluffy biscuits for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Servings: 6
Calories: 249kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage pork
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 –3 cups milk
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
- To taste: Salt black pepper, optional herbs
Instructions
Brown Sausage
- In a skillet over medium to medium-high heat, brown your sausage. Use a wooden spoon to break it up and crumble it into bits. Let it cook until completely browned. Let it sit undisturbed for a minute or two at a time to develop crispy browned bits. Do not drain.
Make Roux
- You should have 1-2 Tablespoons of grease in your sausage, if not, add butter to get that 1-2 Tablespoon amount. Then sprinkle flour over the sausage, and stir while cooking for 1–2 minutes.
Add Milk
- Slowly stir in milk, pouring while you stir, and simmer until thickened.
Season
- Season with crushed red pepper, seasoning salt, and salt and pepper to taste and serve over biscuits.
Notes
If planning to freeze and reheat later, substitute evaporated milk instead of whole or 2% milk.
How do I thicken gravy that’s too thin?
Your gravy should not be too thin, but sometimes that happens, so if you follow the steps and it is thinner than you want, then whisk together 2 tablespoons flour and 3 tablespoons cold water, then stir it into the simmering gravy and continue to cook until thickened. Can I use turkey sausage?
Yes, but it renders less fat, so add 2–3 tablespoons butter or oil to ensure your roux has enough base.
Your gravy should not be too thin, but sometimes that happens, so if you follow the steps and it is thinner than you want, then whisk together 2 tablespoons flour and 3 tablespoons cold water, then stir it into the simmering gravy and continue to cook until thickened. Can I use turkey sausage?
Yes, but it renders less fat, so add 2–3 tablespoons butter or oil to ensure your roux has enough base.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 869mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg