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Southern Sausage Gravy Recipe

Southern Sausage Gravy Recipe


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  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Hearty southern sausage gravy delivers comfort on a plate with rich, creamy goodness. Homemade flavors blend perfectly, offering a classic breakfast experience you’ll savor with each satisfying bite.


Ingredients

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Meat Ingredients:

  • 1 lb mild ground breakfast sausage

Main Dry Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) garlic powder

Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 8 biscuits

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high temperature and thoroughly cook the sausage, breaking it into small crumbles until no pink remains and a rich golden-brown color develops.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and sprinkle flour over the cooked sausage, stirring continuously to create a uniform mixture that coats the meat evenly.
  3. Incorporate garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the sausage-flour blend, ensuring the seasonings are distributed thoroughly throughout the mixture.
  4. Gradually pour whole milk into the skillet, whisking consistently to prevent lumps and create a smooth, creamy consistency.
  5. Continue cooking and stirring the gravy for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to simmer and thicken until it reaches a rich, velvety texture that coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Remove from heat and let the gravy rest for 2-3 minutes to further develop its flavor and stabilize its consistency.
  7. Ladle the hot sausage gravy generously over warm, freshly baked biscuits, ensuring each biscuit is completely covered with the savory sauce.

Notes

  • Opt for high-fat ground sausage to ensure maximum flavor and richness in your gravy.
  • Continuously stir the mixture to prevent flour from burning and creating lumpy texture.
  • Control heat carefully to maintain smooth consistency without scorching milk.
  • Consider using alternative milk options like oat or almond milk for dietary restrictions while maintaining creamy texture.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg