Nana's Sausage Gravy
Nana's Sausage Gravy is the ultimate comfort food classic, bringing rich, savory flavors to your breakfast table in just 25 minutes. Featuring crumbled breakfast sausage, creamy whole milk, and a perfect balance of seasonings like black pepper and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, this Southern-inspired dish is a true crowd-pleaser. The quick and easy preparation involves creating a velvety gravy from scratch, thickened just right with all-purpose flour and infused with the hearty goodness of browned sausage. Serve this decadent gravy ladled over warm, flaky biscuits for a timeless, homemade breakfast that will transport you straight to Nana's kitchen. Ideal for weekend brunch or a cozy start to your day, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Breakfast sausage
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 3 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and crumble the breakfast sausage into the pan.
Step 2
Cook the sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula or wooden spoon, until it is browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 3
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour evenly over the cooked sausage while it is still hot. Stir well to combine and fully coat the sausage in the flour.
Step 4
Cook the flour-coated sausage for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to remove any raw flour taste.
Step 5
Gradually pour in the milk, about 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly to combine and prevent lumps. Continue stirring until the mixture begins to thicken.
Step 6
Add the salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the gravy, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until it reaches your desired thickness. If it becomes too thick, add a splash of milk to thin it out.
Step 8
Remove from heat and serve immediately over warm biscuits. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1221.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2075.7 |
| Total Fat 159.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 61.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g | |
| Cholesterol 366.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5439.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 66.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35.3g | |
| Protein 75.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 322.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 995.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1963.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories