Description
A rich, creamy, and peppery sausage gravy made with golden-brown ground sausage, butter, flour, and whole milk. This comforting Southern classic is perfect served over warm buttermilk biscuits for a delicious breakfast.
Ingredients
1 pound ground sausage
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat
Add the ground sausage and cook until no longer pink, breaking it into small crumbles
Do not drain the fat; it adds flavor to the gravy
Add the butter to the pan with the sausage and stir until fully melted
Sprinkle the flour evenly over the mixture and stir continuously for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste
Slowly pour the milk into the skillet while whisking constantly to prevent lumps
Continue whisking until the gravy comes to a gentle simmer and thickens, about 3–4 minutes
Whisk in the garlic powder, seasoned salt, salt, and black pepper
Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning if necessary
Serve immediately over warm buttermilk biscuits
Notes
Use a heavy-bottomed skillet for even heat distribution and a smooth roux
Turkey sausage is a great lean alternative to traditional ground sausage
Milk can be substituted with non-dairy milk like whole oat milk for a vegetarian option
Avoid using any alcohol or pork products to maintain dietary restrictions
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg