Grilled Cornbread with Sausage Gravy

Elevate your breakfast or brunch game with hearty and flavorful Grilled Cornbread with Sausage Gravy! This recipe takes classic comfort food to the next level by combining golden, slightly sweet squares of homemade cornbread with rich, creamy sausage gravy. The twist? Gently grilling the cornbread gives it a lightly crisp exterior and smoky undertones that perfectly complement the savory gravy. Made with simple pantry staples like yellow cornmeal, ground sausage, and fresh milk, this dish comes together in less than an hour, making it ideal for slow Sunday mornings or casual gatherings. Top it off with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color, and serve it warm for a crowd-pleasing plate that’s sure to impress! Keywords: grilled cornbread, sausage gravy, breakfast comfort food, easy brunch recipes, homemade cornbread.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 pound breakfast sausage, ground
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for gravy)
• 2 cups whole milk (for gravy)
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for grilling)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and melted butter.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Let the cornbread cool slightly, then cut it into squares and set aside.

Step 7

While the cornbread cools, make the sausage gravy. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon.

Step 8

Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of flour over the cooked sausage and stir to coat evenly.

Step 9

Slowly pour in the 2 cups of milk while stirring constantly. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.

Step 10

Season the gravy with black pepper and adjust salt to taste if necessary.

Step 11

Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and brush lightly with the 1 tablespoon of butter.

Step 12

Place the cornbread squares on the grill pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and the cornbread is warm.

Step 13

To serve, place a grilled cornbread square on a plate and spoon generous amounts of sausage gravy on top.

Step 14

Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1419.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2907.3

Total Fat 160.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 616.2mg	0%
Sodium 4485.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 293.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.1g	0%
Total Sugars 63.2g
Protein 80.0g	0%

Vitamin D 418.2IU	0%
Calcium 948.0mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 1815.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.2%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 39.9%