pioneer woman sausage gravy
This rich and savory sausage gravy is a comforting Southern classic that is perfect served over biscuits for breakfast or brunch. It's creamy, flavorful, and easy to make in just a short time.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 serving dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage bulk or links, casings removed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder optional
- as needed serving biscuits store-bought or homemade
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to break up the meat.
- Once the sausage is cooked, reduce the heat to low and sprinkle the flour over the sausage. Stir well to combine and cook for about 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Gradually add the milk to the skillet, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Continue stirring until the gravy thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve the sausage gravy hot over biscuits. Enjoy!
- Customize the gravy by adding more spices or herbs according to your taste.
- For a thicker gravy, allow it to simmer on low heat for an additional few minutes. For a thinner consistency, add more milk.
- This sausage gravy can be refrigerated and reheated for up to 3 days.
Notes
You can customize the gravy by adding more spices or herbs according to your taste.
For a thicker gravy, allow it to simmer on low heat for an additional few minutes. For a thinner consistency, add more milk.
This sausage gravy can be refrigerated and reheated for up to 3 days.