Description
This Pioneer Woman Sausage Gravy recipe is a classic Southern breakfast favorite. Creamy, savory sausage gravy served over warm, flaky biscuits is comfort food at its finest.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3–4 cups whole milk (as needed)
Seasonings:
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned, about 7–10 minutes.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle flour over the sausage, stir well, and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Pour in Milk: Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5–8 minutes.
- Season and Serve: Add seasoned salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Adjust seasoning and serve over biscuits.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end.
- Gravy can be made ahead and reheated gently with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
