Sausage Gravy

This country Sausage Gravy is a thick and creamy country-style white gravy made with simple seasonings and pork sausage crumbles. It’s comfort food personified that can be served drizzled over biscuits for breakfast, brunch or supper any day of the week.

Ingredients to Make Country Sausage Gravy Recipe

Country sausage gravy is a classic Southern dish often served over biscuits for a hearty, comforting breakfast. It features a rich, savory, and creamy texture and has been a staple for eons in Southern cuisine. It features a base of cooked breakfast sausage, which adds a hearty, meaty flavor to the gravy. The dish is beloved for its simplicity and rich, satisfying taste, embodying the essence of traditional Southern comfort food.

Sausage gravy is a simple dish by design. Once the sausage is browned, the drippings are combined with butter and all purpose flour to make the roux. I recommend using seasoned salt and plenty of black pepper, but both can be adapted to your personal taste. If you like a bit of heat, you can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.

Checkout this quick list of ingredients you’ll need to make the best Sausage Gravy Recipe: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Sausage – Pork breakfast sausage gives the gravy its signature flavor.
• Liquid – Whole milk or evaporated milk for an even richer flavor.
• Spices – Seasoned salt and black pepper.
• Flour – All purpose flour serves as a thickener for the gravy.
• Butter – Butter adds richness.

How to Make the BEST Country Sausage Gravy Recipe

• Brown the Breakfast Sausage – Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains.
• Make the Roux – To the sausage crumbles add the butter. Sprinkle in flour, seasoned salt and black pepper.
• Liquid – Pour the milk into the pan. Bring to a light boil stirring constantly. Once bubbling, lower the heat and simmer.
• Serve – Serve immediately drizzled over buttermilk biscuits.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Homemade Sausage Gravy Recipe

• Large 12-inch skillet gives plenty of room to combine the ingredients.
• Large spoon for breaking up the sausage and to stir everything together.
• Measuring cups and spoons.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Color and Flavor Depth – Depending on how much you cook the flour it will affect the depth of flavor and the color of the sausage gravy. The classic preparation typically cooks the roux for about 1-2 minutes until the flour is lightly browned and the mixture (roux) has a nutty aroma.
• Protein – You can adapt this simple gravy recipe using turkey sausage, chicken sausage or spicy, chorizo or venison sausage. If you’d like to make your own homemade Breakfast Sausage see my recipe here.
• Butter – You can substitute bacon drippings (bacon grease) in place of butter.
• Thin with Additional Milk – Keep in mind that sausage gravy will get thicker as it cools. If the gravy is too thick, you can thin it with additional milk. Likewise, you can thicken it further by adding 1 tablespoon of flour dissolved in an equal amount of cold milk or water. Whisk it into the skillet and simmer repeating the process until it reaches your desired consistency.
• Fresh Herbs – Herbs ar typically a part of classic southern country gravy. that being said, you could most definitely add chives for a hint of onion flavor, thyme or fresh parsley.
• How to Serve – Sausage gravy is most famously served over warm, flaky biscuits or toast, making for a comforting and filling breakfast or brunch. It can also be enjoyed over other breakfast items like eggs or hash browns.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – You can store leftover Sausage Gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
• Reheating – Reheat country gravy in a heavy bottomed medium saucepan over low heat on the stovetop, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. You may need to add additional milk to thin.
• Freezer Storage – You can also freeze sausage gravy for up to 2 months.

More Gravy Recipes to Make

• Slow Cooked Roast with Creamy Mushroom Gravy is a Sunday favorite.
• Tender Chicken Fried Steak and Gravy.
• Rich and smoky Bacon Gravy.
• Fried Pork Tenderloin and Sawmill Gravy is a comfort food favorite.
• Tomato Gravy is another delicious option that can be served over rice, biscuits, meatloaf and more.
• Bangers and Mash features a robust onion gravy.
• Open faced Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches served with mashed potatoes and Texas toast.
• Chicken Fried Chicken features boneless chicken breasts with a crisp coating.
• Giblet Gravy from Southern Living.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Skillet
• Measuring Set
• Whisks
• Gravy Boat