This classic homemade sausage gravy recipe is going to become a favorite! Rich and hearty gravy loaded with ground breakfast sausage.
Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast, like Breakfast Tacos or Potato Hash.
HOMEMADE SAUSAGE GRAVY RECIPE
In just under 10 minutes, you can have this easy sausage gravy recipe ready! This southern classic comes together with just a few simple ingredients and totally elevates your breakfast. Serve this thick sausage gravy over fluffy homemade biscuits or potatoes for the perfect breakfast meal.
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Ground Sausage– For this recipe you want to use ground pork sausage. I like to use breakfast sausage, either hot or mild. You can also swap for chicken sausage.
- Butter– You can use either salted or unsalted butter for this gravy recipe.
- Flour– To thicken the gravy, use all-purpose flour.
- Milk– The base of the creamy gravy is whole milk. I do not recommend swapping for any other milk.
- Flavor– To season the gravy, use salt, pepper, garlic and paprika! The seasoned breakfast sausage adds the main flavors, so don’t go overboard on the seasonings.
- Greens– Top this hearty sausage gravy with freshly chopped green onion, chives or cilantro for added flavors!
HOW TO MAKE SAUSAGE GRAVY
Have this homemade sausage gravy ready in under 10 minutes!
- In a large skillet, cook the ground sausage until browned, breaking apart as it cooks.
- Once the sausage is cooked, add the butter and melt. Mix in the flour and mix until incorporated.
- Pour in the milk and the seasonings and bring to a low simmer. Simmer until the gravy thickens and then turn off the heat.
- Top with freshly chopped greens and serve immediately while still hot.
SERVING IDEAS
There are several different delicious ways that you can enjoy this sausage gravy!
- Biscuits & Gravy– The classic way to enjoy this sausage gravy is by making the popular biscuits and gravy dish!
- Potatoes– Serve over your crispy breakfast potatoes or hashbrowns for a delicious breakfast.
- Pizza– Use this gravy in my homemade breakfast pizza, so hearty and delicious!
- Toast– Serve this sausage gravy over some toast and pair with breakfast sausage and scrambled eggs for a hearty breakfast.
- Chicken Fried-Steak– Pour this flavorful sausage gravy over your chicken fried-steak!
- Pasta or Rice– Pour this sausage gravy over pasta or rice, a great dinner idea.
- Pancakes– Mix it up and make a sweet and savory breakfast, by pouring the gravy over homemade pancakes.
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
No, you can totally swap the pork sausage for chicken sausage!
You can adjust the thickness of the gravy, by adding more or less flour.
Yes! You can for sure make this ahead of time! Make it and then once cooled, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days! To reheat add it to a skillet or saucepan and add a couple splashed or milk and reheat on medium low until reheating and slightly bubbling.
Once the gravy is cooled, transfer to a container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
You can totally freeze this breakfast sausage gravy! Once the gravy is completely cool, transfer to a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for 3-4 months! Thaw overnight and then reheat and enjoy.
OTHER BREAKFAST RECIPES-
Start your day with a delicious breakfast! Here are some great recipes to try:
Homemade Sausage Gravy Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground sausage mild or hot
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/3 cups whole milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- finely chopped greens optional
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet on medium high heat. Add ground sausage to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes, breaking apart as it cooks.
- Once the sausage is cooked through, add butter and melt. Once melted, mix in flour until well incorporated.
- Pour in the whole milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika and mix. Bring to a simmer on medium heat and allow the sauce to thicken.
- When the sauce has thickened, remove from the heat and top with freshly chopped greens. (Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.)
- Serve immediately while hot.
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