Sos Stuff on a Shingle

Discover the comfort food classic with a hearty twist—S.O.S (Stuff on a Shingle), a luscious combination of creamy sausage gravy poured over perfectly toasted bread. This quick and budget-friendly recipe features browned ground pork sausage simmered in a velvety roux made with butter, flour, and whole milk, seasoned with a kick of black pepper and optional cayenne for extra spice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is an indulgent nod to nostalgic home cooking, perfect for breakfast or brunch. Serve it piping hot over slices of toasted white or whole grain bread, and garnish with a sprinkle of cayenne or fresh parsley for a sophisticated finish. Simple, satisfying, and irresistibly savory, this S.O.S recipe is comfort food at its best!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground pork sausage
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)
• 4 slices Bread (white or whole grain)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground pork sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into small crumbles as it cooks, about 7-8 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease. Leave about 1 tablespoon of fat in the skillet, discarding the rest. If there isn’t enough fat, add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the all-purpose flour to the skillet and whisk it into the fat or melted butter to create a roux. Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes until it turns golden and loses the raw flour smell.

Step 4

Slowly pour in the whole milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue whisking until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the cooked sausage back into the skillet and stir to combine. Season the gravy with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 6

While the gravy is simmering, toast the slices of bread to your desired level of crispiness using a toaster or under a broiler.

Step 7

To serve, place a slice of toasted bread on a plate and spoon the sausage gravy generously on top. Repeat with remaining slices of bread.

Step 8

Optionally, garnish with a pinch of cayenne, freshly ground pepper, or chopped parsley for a pop of color.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1161.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2578.9

Total Fat 177.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 451.7mg	0%
Sodium 6004.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g	0%
Total Sugars 31.5g
Protein 120.1g	0%

Vitamin D 214.7IU	0%
Calcium 878.3mg	0%
Iron 12.4mg	0%
Potassium 977.5mg	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: 62.5%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 18.7%