This timeless recipe for a breakfast Sausage and Gravy is a pure classic. Breakfast sausage cooks with some pantry seasonings first and then add some flour and milk to create a homemade white gravy. The whole recipe comes together effortlessly with a handful of simple ingredients. Best of all, you’ll only need one skillet and about 30 minutes to make it.
Perfect for a quick weekday breakfast, weekend brunch, or whenever the mood for biscuits and gravy hits, this recipe is sure to please. We have it on a weekly rotation in our house because it's so easy to prepare and absolutely delicious.
If you love this sausage gravy recipe, you’ll love these sausage crescent rolls and sausage egg muffins too!
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Why You’ll Love This Sausage Gravy Recipe
- One pan: Who doesn’t love dishes that only use one pan? Cleanup will be a breeze for this white sausage gravy recipe.
- Classic: You can't go wrong with this classic southern-style dish! This flavor-packed sausage gravy is a must-try.
- Fast: You can easily get this on the table and into hungry mouths in about 30 minutes.
- Versatile: Enjoy your homemade gravy for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- Sausage: We used pork breakfast sausage but feel free to use another type, such as turkey or chicken.
- Flour: All-purpose flour helps thicken up the gravy.
- Seasonings: We used a combination of paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the best sausage gravy recipe.
- Whole milk: Whole milk will give you the creamiest white gravy, so don’t compromise and use a low-fat milk.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Change the sausage: We used breakfast sausage in this easy sausage gravy, but any variety will work, such as kielbasa, Italian sausage, or whatever you happen to have on hand.
- Spice it up: Stir in cayenne pepper or add chili flakes for a hint of heat. You could also use your favorite Cajun seasoning for a touch of spice.
- Add some veggies: Sauté onions and mushrooms with the sausage for an earthy taste and added texture.
How to Make Sausage and Gravy
Gather all your ingredients and warm your skillet.
Step 1: Cook the sausage. Place the breakfast sausage in a large skillet and cook until brown, breaking it apart into pieces as it cooks.
Step 2: Add the gravy ingredients. Add the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir until it absorbs the fat released by the sausage.
Step 3: Add the milk. Pour the milk into the skillet slowly, whisking until the gravy reaches your desired consistency.
Step 4: Serve over biscuits. Serve the gravy over your favorite biscuits.
Hint: Whisk Continuously
After adding the milk, be sure to whisk the gravy continuously so it doesn’t curdle or burn in the skillet. This also ensures the flour doesn't clump up.
Serving Suggestions
The combination of sausage gravy and biscuits is a surefire winner! Here are some tasty ways to serve this classic duo.
- Pair our homemade sausage gravy and biscuits with these perfectly cooked roasted potatoes or these creamy garlic mashed potatoes.
- Serve this cucumber and tomato salad or this creamy cucumber salad as an appetizer before a meal of biscuits with this country sausage gravy.
- Turn this recipe for sausage gravy with biscuits into a quick weeknight meal with these air fryer tater tots or these loaded fries on the side.
Expert Tips
- Mix the flour well: Make sure the flour is completely mixed before you add the milk, so you don’t end up with any clumps.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Alternatively, you can freeze the leftovers for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight and reheat gently on the stove.
- Don’t discard the fat: Do not drain the pan after cooking the sausage, as the fat adds to the flavor.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, if you want to prep this meal in advance go right ahead. If the gravy gets too thick after it’s been in the fridge, you can thin it out with a touch more milk or water.
If you find that your gravy is too watery, you can add more flour and stir until it thickens up. Note that the gravy will also thicken as it sits.
Yes, use gluten-free flour to prepare the gravy instead of all-purpose flour. Double-check that the sausage you are using is also gluten-free.
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Country Sausage Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork breakfast sausage
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups whole milk
Instructions
- Add breakfast sausage to a large skillet over medium heat and cook until brown, about 5-7 minutes. While cooking, break it apart with a wooden spatula.
- Sprinkle the sausage with flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Then, stir until it absorbs the fat.
- Slowly pour milk into the skillet while whisking. Stir until it reaches your desired thickness.
- Serve over biscuits, and enjoy!
Notes
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- Break down the flour: Make sure the flour is completely broken down before you add the milk, so you don’t end up with any clumps.
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- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Alternatively, you can freeze the leftovers for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight and reheat gently on the stove.
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- Don’t discard the fat: Do not drain the pan after cooking the sausage, as the fat adds to the flavor.
Nutrition
*All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.
Ryan Allen
This is my go to breakfast on long weekends. I hope you enjoy it as much as our family does.
Josh
This is a really amazing breakfast has such an amazing flavor an really easy to make