PrintRich and Creamy Sausage Gravy for Homemade Biscuits
Make the ultimate comfort food classic with this recipe for rich, creamy sausage gravy served over fluffy homemade biscuits. This is a hearty brunch idea from scratch.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound bulk pork sausage
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick)
- 8 large homemade buttermilk biscuits, split
Instructions
- Cook the sausage in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Break the sausage into small crumbles as it cooks. Cook until the sausage is fully browned.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Scoop out all but 1/2 cup of the rendered sausage fat (this is key for flavor).
- Return the skillet with the remaining fat to medium heat. Sprinkle the flour over the fat. Whisk constantly for 1 to 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste, creating a roux.
- Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens, about 5 to 8 minutes. The gravy should coat the back of a spoon.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, if using. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Stir the cooked sausage back into the gravy. Heat through for 1 minute.
- Serve the rich and creamy sausage gravy immediately over split, warm homemade biscuits.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use the drippings from high-quality pork sausage.
- If your gravy becomes too thick upon standing, whisk in a splash of extra milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- If you prefer a smoother gravy, you can strain it through a fine-mesh sieve after adding the milk, before returning the sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit with 1/4 cup gravy
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 75
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