Quick Easy and Spicy Sausage Gravy Over Grits or Biscuits
Whip up a satisfying southern breakfast in just 25 minutes with this Quick, Easy, and Spicy Sausage Gravy Over Grits or Biscuits! Featuring the bold, savory flavors of spicy breakfast sausage, a rich homemade roux, and a kick of cayenne pepper, this creamy gravy is the ultimate comfort food. Perfectly paired with buttery grits or fluffy biscuits, this versatile dish can be customized to your preference and topped with fresh parsley for a pop of color. With simple pantry ingredients like flour, milk, and butter, along with effortless preparation, it’s a go-to recipe for busy mornings or indulgent brunches. Bursting with flavor and ready in no time, this hearty southern classic is sure to become a family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground spicy breakfast sausage
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 4 cups grits (prepared according to package instructions)
- 4 count biscuits (store-bought or homemade, optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground spicy breakfast sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 2
Reduce heat to medium-low and push the cooked sausage to one side of the skillet. Add the unsalted butter to the empty side and let it melt.
Step 3
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the melted butter and whisk until a smooth paste forms. Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Step 4
Slowly pour in the whole milk while whisking constantly, ensuring there are no lumps. Once combined, stir the gravy and sausage together, letting it thicken as it simmers, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 5
Season the gravy with cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 6
If serving with grits, prepare 4 cups according to the package instructions. For biscuits, warm them in the oven if needed.
Step 7
To serve, ladle the spicy sausage gravy over individual servings of grits or split biscuits. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Step 8
Enjoy immediately while hot!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2184.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3996.0 |
| Total Fat 224.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 85.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 438.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8938.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 361.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31.6g | |
| Protein 113.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 214.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 777.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 50.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2076.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories