Description
This easy sausage gravy recipe is a classic Southern comfort food favorite that's perfect for breakfast or brunch. Made with ground pork sausage, aromatic spices, and creamy milk, this gravy is simple to prepare and delicious served over warm biscuits, English muffins, or toast. Ready in just 17 minutes and yields 12 servings, it's an ideal recipe for feeding a crowd or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Sausage Gravy Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage (ground breakfast sausage)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Set a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the sausage and break it into small pieces using a wooden spoon. Brown the sausage, stirring and breaking it into smaller bits until fully cooked through.
- Add Flour and Spices: Once the sausage is cooked, sprinkle in the flour, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir well to coat the sausage evenly with the flour, allowing it to absorb the grease. Continue to stir and cook mixture for 2 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste.
- Simmer the Gravy: Pour in 3 cups of whole milk gradually while stirring. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it thicken to a creamy gravy consistency. If the gravy becomes too thick, add the remaining ½ cup milk to reach desired consistency. Once thick and smooth, remove the pan from heat.
- Serve: Spoon the warm sausage gravy over freshly baked homemade biscuits, toasted English muffins, or your favorite bread for a comforting breakfast treat.
Notes
- Use whole milk for the creamiest texture, but 2% milk can also be used.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; add more black pepper for a spicier kick.
- If the gravy thickens too much upon standing, stir in a little extra milk before serving.
- For gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour or cornstarch as a thickener.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
