Otoro's Ultimate Sausage Gravy

Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of **Otoro's Ultimate Sausage Gravy**, the ultimate recipe for a hearty Southern breakfast classic. Crafted with savory ground breakfast sausage, a golden roux of melted butter and flour, and a luscious combination of whole milk and heavy cream, this sausage gravy achieves the perfect balance of creamy decadence and bold, peppery seasoning. Enhanced with a medley of garlic powder, paprika, and optional crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle heat, this versatile dish shines over fluffy buttermilk biscuits, buttery toast, or creamy mashed potatoes. Ready in just 30 minutes and packed with comforting flavor, this easy sausage gravy recipe is the perfect choice for a crowd-pleasing brunch or a cozy weekend treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
• 3 cups Whole milk
• 0.25 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. This should take about 8–10 minutes.

Step 2

Once the sausage is fully cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer it to a plate, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.

Step 3

With the skillet still on medium heat, add the unsalted butter to the rendered fat. Stir until the butter is completely melted.

Step 4

Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the melted butter and fat. Whisk continuously for 1–2 minutes to form a roux, ensuring it turns a light golden color but does not burn.

Step 5

Gradually pour in the whole milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Follow with the heavy cream. Continue whisking until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3–4 minutes.

Step 6

Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir it into the gravy. Lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the sausage is evenly distributed.

Step 7

Season the gravy with salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using). Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 8

Once the gravy is thickened to your liking, remove it from the heat. If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 9

Serve the sausage gravy hot over your favorite biscuits, toast, or even mashed potatoes. Enjoy the hearty and indulgent flavors of Otoro's Ultimate Sausage Gravy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1315.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2336.6

Total Fat 181.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 85.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 527.4mg	0%
Sodium 5839.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 35.4g
Protein 96.0g	0%

Vitamin D 322.1IU	0%
Calcium 1018.9mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 2117.4mg	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: 71.8%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 11.4%