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.
This recipe features a nice creamy white gravy, loaded with lots of pepper and browned breakfast sausage. 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.
Hands down, this is my favorite gravy recipe to make and serve over homemade buttermilk biscuits!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
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.
Tips For Making Sausage Gravy
- Use ground breakfast sausage - We like using mild breakfast sausage.
- Brown the sausage first - This step builds rich flavor in your gravy.
- Make a proper roux - A roux is equal parts flour and fat used to thicken gravies and sauces. Add flour a little at a time to the fat in the pan after cooking the meat until you reach a paste-like consistency.
- Check the texture - The roux should be stirrable, not runny or overly thick.
- Cook the roux - Let it cook for 1 minute before slowly adding the liquid. This helps remove the raw flour taste.
- Scrape up the brown bits - While mixing the gravy, scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. They add incredible flavor!
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📖 Recipe
Sausage Gravy
Ingredients
- 8 ounces breakfast sausage ground
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups milk
- To Taste salt
- To Taste pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Allow the roux to cook for one minute then slowly add in the milk. Whisking to ensure there are no clumps.
- 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!
Notes
- Brown the sausage first - This step builds rich flavor in your gravy.
- Make a proper roux - A roux is equal parts flour and fat used to thicken gravies and sauces. Add flour a little at a time to the fat in the pan after cooking the meat until you reach a paste-like consistency.
- Check the texture - The roux should be stirrable, not runny or overly thick.
- Cook the roux - Let it cook for 1 minute before slowly adding the liquid. This helps remove the raw flour taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
The longer your 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.
Neha says
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!
Sonia says
My friend really enjoyed this - thanks for sharing!
Beth says
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.
Sky Pilgreen says
What a compliment! Thank you!
Shelley says
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)!
Sky Pilgreen says
I hope it turns out good for you!
Kimberly says
This is one of my all-time favorites. So simple and SO good! Such a delicious classic.
Sky Pilgreen says
Thank you!
Jim says
Added red peppers flakes for a kick. Easy recipe to follow. Thanks!
Simply Scratch Made says
That sounds delicious, thanks for sharing!
Robin says
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! 🙂
Simply Scratch Made says
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!
Cheryl G says
Just like my grandma use to make it. My kids and husband loved this recipe. A keeper for sure!
Simply Scratch Made says
Great to hear!
sonyalummus says
This is so good! Easy to make and no leftovers!
Simply Scratch Made says
Thank you!