Description

A classic Southern breakfast favorite, Easy Sausage Gravy is a creamy, savory sauce made with browned breakfast sausage, flour, and milk. Perfect served over warm biscuits, this hearty gravy comes together quickly and is flavored with plenty of black pepper and a pinch of salt. Its rich texture and comforting taste make it a beloved dish for family mornings or special weekend brunches.

Ingredients

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Sausage Gravy Ingredients

1 pound bulk ground pork breakfast sausage (mild or hot)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 to 2 1/2 cups milk
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and brown the sausage, allowing it to develop a nice brown color for enhanced flavor. Do not drain the grease from the skillet, as it will be used to create the gravy base.
Add the Flour: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour evenly over the browned sausage. Stir continuously and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to remove the raw flour taste and help thicken the gravy.
Incorporate the Milk: Gradually add milk to the skillet, stirring well after each addition to combine with the flour and sausage mixture. Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue stirring frequently to allow the gravy to thicken to your desired consistency.
Season the Gravy: Add salt and a generous amount of black pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed. For thicker gravy, use about 2 cups of milk; for thinner gravy, add more milk until reaching preferred thickness.
Serve Hot: Serve the sausage gravy immediately over freshly baked biscuits or your preferred base.

Notes

For a spicier gravy, choose hot breakfast sausage instead of mild.
Using whole milk yields a richer, creamier gravy, but 2% milk works well for a lighter texture.
Do not drain the sausage grease; it imparts essential flavor to the gravy.
Adjust black pepper quantity generously to achieve the characteristic peppery kick.
This gravy is best enjoyed fresh but can be gently reheated on the stovetop with additional milk if it thickens too much upon standing.