Nothing beats a scratch made gravy. Sausage Gravy is the ultimate Southern comfort food. If you have never made homemade gravy, you will be amazed at how easy it is to make. Gravy is a great way to add flavor to many dishes.
In the South we put gravy on just about everything. Well, because gravy is good. White gravy, brown gravy, pan gravy, even chocolate gravy. All are equally delicious and easy to make when you know how to make them. Sausage Gravy is my favorite gravy to make.
This recipe features a nice creamy white gravy, loaded with lots of pepper and browned breakfast sausage. It is so good! Did I mention that it is my favorite gravy?
The delicious bits of seasoning left on the bottom of the pan after cooking the sausage are what adds tons of flavor to this gravy.
Being able to make a good gravy is a great way to cut out buying packaged gravy mixes from the grocery store. And it is WAY better. All home cooks should be able to make a gravy from scratch whenever they need to. You probably already have everything you need in your pantry and refrigerator to make this sausage gravy.
How to Make Sausage Gravy
Cook the sausage. First you will need to brown your breakfast sausage. Use sausage that is not in a casing. Crumble the sausage while it is cooking. The sausage should be in small pieces.
It is important to brown the sausage first. This adds lots of flavor to the gravy.
Make the roux. (A roux is equal parts flour and fat that is used to thicken gravies and sauces.) When making a roux with the fat that is in the pan after cooking the meat, start by adding flour a little at a time until you reach a paste like consistency.
The roux should not be loose or runny, nor should it be too thick. You should still be able to stir the roux. Allow the roux to cook for 1 minute before you start to add in the liquid.
Add the milk. Slowly add in the milk, whisking to prevent any clumps from forming. Continue whisking as the roux thickens the gravy.
Season with lots of freshly cracked black pepper and salt.
Sausage Gravy is great with buttermilk biscuits or toast. Here is my Buttermilk Biscuits recipe in case you missed it.
Can You Make Sausage Gravy in Advance?
Absolutely! Sausage Gravy stores and reheats very well. To make Sausage Gravy in advance make the full recipe, cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator. To reheat add to a pan and reheat on low, stirring consistently until hot.
Why is My Sausage Gravy So Thick?
The longer your sausage gravy cooks the thicker it will be. If you end up with super thick gravy just thin it out a bit with milk. Once you get the consistency you like, remove it from the heat.
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Sausage Gravy
Delicious Southern Sausage Gravy perfect for buttermilk biscuits or toast.
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a medium pot over medium low heat add the olive oil and sausage.
Begin crumbling the sausage as it cooks. The sausage should be in small crumbles.
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Once the sausage is browned, add in the butter. Stir until melted. Next, add in half of the flour and whisk. Add more flour if you need it to make the roux. You may need more or less flour, depending on the amount of fat that comes off of your sausage.
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Allow the roux to cook for one minute then slowly add in the milk. Whisking to ensure there are no clumps.
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Turn the heat down if it is boiling. The gravy should just simmer.
Whisk until the gravy has thickened. Season with salt and lots of black pepper. Enjoy!
Note
Yields 3 1/2 cups of gravy
Wow this gravy looks so much better than store bought ones. So creamy and delish! I don’t think I am buying gravy again ever!
My friend really enjoyed this – thanks for sharing!
Yummo! I absolutely love this. It’s so rich, and all that sausage flavor is amazing. I’ve been eating sausage gravy my entire life, and this really impressed me.
What a compliment! Thank you!
Ahhhhh … is there anything more home-y and comforting that a plate of biscuits with homemade sausage gravy?!? And yet … I’ve never made it before! {WHAT?!?} Thank you so much for the straightforward, EASY recipe – plus great tips (like that I could make it in advance – super handy)!
I hope it turns out good for you!
This is one of my all-time favorites. So simple and SO good! Such a delicious classic.
Thank you!
Added red peppers flakes for a kick. Easy recipe to follow. Thanks!
That sounds delicious, thanks for sharing!
Just wondering when to add in the butter? I’ve always been nervous to try my hand at gravy! I come from a long line of southern cooks, so a lot to live up to! 🙂
Oops! I forgot to put that step in the instructions. I have just updated the recipe with that step. I hope you give this recipe a try!! Let me know how it goes!
Just like my grandma use to make it. My kids and husband loved this recipe. A keeper for sure!
Great to hear!
This is so good! Easy to make and no leftovers!
Thank you!