Description
Savor the comfort of homemade sausage gravy with this easy-to-follow recipe that brings the warmth of family gatherings to your kitchen. This creamy, flavorful gravy, made from scratch, pairs perfectly with fluffy biscuits for a delightful breakfast or brunch experience. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a dish that evokes nostalgia and happiness, making it an ideal choice for both lazy weekends and festive occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- Biscuit mix (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground sausage until fully cooked and crumbled.
- Sprinkle flour over the cooked sausage and stir continuously for about two minutes until lightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in the whole milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot over freshly baked biscuits or fluffy mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added spice, consider using spicy sausage or incorporating crushed red pepper flakes. To lighten the dish, substitute ground turkey or chicken sausage. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on the stovetop.