My homemade sausage gravy recipe is made with simple ingredients and is loaded with flavor. It is absolutely delicious served over homemade biscuits.
This sausage gravy recipe is delicious and the best comfort food. It is made with simple ingredients and is the perfect weekend breakfast idea. You can serve this gravy over homemade biscuits or toast.
Take your breakfast to the next level with this homemade recipe. We love to serve this with a side of eggs, crispy air fryer hash browns, easy fruit smoothie recipe and chocolate chip pancakes. These easy steps will have your family cheering for more.
What's in this post: Sausage Gravy Recipe
What is Sausage Gravy?
Sausage Gravy is a southern dish that is popular in the United States. Sausage crumbles are cooked and then removed. A roux is formed with butter, flour, and milk.
The sausage is added back in to create a thick gravy. That is delicious served over buttermilk biscuits, hash browns and toast. Add a side of baked eggs with a side of fruit salad recipe for a complete meal idea.
Why We Love this Recipe
- Easy Recipe – This recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients. Kids and adults love this recipe for an easy breakfast idea.
- Quick breakfast idea – With simple steps this pork breakfast sausage gravy can be made within about 15 minutes.
- Hearty Breakfast – If you are looking rich, hearty and filling breakfast before heading out for the day, make sausage gravy.
- Made from Scratch – There is nothing better than a homemade gravy recipe. Packet gravy is loaded with ingredients that are not necessary.
Ingredients
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Variations
- Change the Sausage – We used pork sausage in this recipe but you can easily use turkey sausage. You can also use spicy pork sausage if your family loves the extra spice.
- Seasoning – Feel free to add in additional seasoning to add extra flavoring. Chop up onions, add in garlic powder or red pepper flakes. These are delicious option and always requested from my family.
How to Make Homemade Sausage Gravy
Follow along with my simple instructions below to make homemade sausage gravy in your own kitchen.
Step 1 – Cook Sausage – Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium high heat with deep sides. Break up the sausage as it cooks. Do not drain off the excess grease.
Step 2 – Add Butter – Turn the heat down to medium-low heat. Add the butter to the pan and melt the butter.
Step 3 – Add Flour – Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage. Then stir to coat the sausage with the flour and cook for approximately 1 minute.
Step 4 – Stir in Milk – Slowly stir in the milk. Continue to cook on a low simmer for 3-5 minutes until the gravy thickens.
- Step 5 – Scrape Pan – Make sure to scrape down the bottom and sides of the pan. This make sure that the flour and sausage does not stick to the pan.
- Step 6 – Season Gravy to taste – Then season the mixture with salt and pepper.
- Step 7 – Serve and Enjoy – Serve warm over your favorite biscuits and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Mixing gravy – We recommend using a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients together.
- Cooking Sausage – While cooking the sausage, break it up in small pieces. This helps to combine the gravy mixture easily with the sausage.
- Making the Roux – Making the roux is combination of the melted butter, flour and milk. You want to add the milk slowly to the desired consistency forms.
- Scrape the Pan – As you are cooking the gravy, make sure you are scraping the sides. This make sure that the sausage and flour are not sticking to the sides.
- Milk – To make this recipe we recommend using whole milk.
How to Store Leftovers
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Biscuits and gravy also freeze well. We recommend putting the gravy in a freezer bag and the biscuits in another freezer bag. They will stay fresh for up to 3 months.
Allow to thaw in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can make the gravy the night before. When ready to reheat, place in a skillet over medium low heat and add a splash a milk and stir.
The sausage gravy will thicken as it cooks. It may seem thin at first, just continue cooking until it thickens. We do not recommend adding more flour.
As the milk cooks out the gravy will continue to thicken.
The main difference between the two is that country gravy is not made with meat. The gravy is started with melted butter instead of grease. I usually make country gravy when I make fried chicken or chicken fried steak.
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Sausage Gravy Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Breakfast Sausage
- ¼ cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 2 ½ cup Whole Milk
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Salt
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Instructions
- Brown 1 pound breakfast sausage in a large skillet with deep sides over medium high heat, breaking up the sausage as it cooks. Do not drain off the excess grease.
- Turn the heat down to medium-low. Add the butter to the pan and melt the butter.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup all purpose flour over the sausage, stir to coat the sausage evenly, and cook for approximately 1 minute.
- Slowly stir in 2 ½ cups whole milk and continue to cook on a low simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the gravy thickens.
- Make sure to scrape down the bottom and sides of the pan to make sure that the flour and sausage does not stick to the pan.
- Season the gravy with 1 teaspoon black pepper and ½ teaspoon salt, stir to combine, and serve warm over your favorite biscuits.
- Serve warm over your favorite biscuits and enjoy!
This is exactly how I was taught to make it, and I am in my late 70’s. Both of my Gramma’s made this,both from different countries,so we had the best of 2 . My maternal Gramma lived on a farm most of her life, in both countries, she had fresh milk and cream always whenever she wanted it. Paternal Gramma was a city family, she used canned pet milk, as fresh wasn’t always available for them. I am talking the early 1900s’. So we were taught to use both, and I can say they both tasted phenomenal,with the canned milk being creamier,you also can add water to thin the gravy if needed.
How much is a serving? Half cup, whole cup…..thanks
Great question! This recipe makes 6 servings, and each serving is approximately ¾ cup of sausage gravy. Hope that helps!
Was wonderful and easy to make!!
So glad you enjoyed it! I love how easy this recipe is too!
Made biscuits and gravy from this recipe tonight and it came out Great ?. I doubled the ingredients and had to add an additional 1/4 of flour. Other than that. 5 stars
So glad you loved it! Thanks for sharing and for the 5-star review!
Hi, can I get a recipe for homemade biscuits please ?
Absolutely! ? I have a homemade biscuit recipe that goes perfectly with this sausage gravy. You can find it here: I hope you give them a try—they’re flaky, buttery, and so delicious with gravy. Enjoy!
We made this recipe when my mom ran out of the package stuff. It was a big hit for my entire family even my picky grandma who had refused to try it in the past. Thank you for posting. Our family will be using this moving forward
That makes me so happy to hear! ? I love that your whole family enjoyed it—and getting your picky grandma’s approval is the best compliment! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It means a lot to know this recipe will be part of your family meals going forward. Happy cooking! ??