Southern Sausage Cream Gravy
Rich, comforting, and bursting with Southern charm, this Southern Sausage Cream Gravy is the ultimate breakfast indulgence. Made with savory ground breakfast sausage and a luscious, creamy roux of butter, flour, and whole milk, this classic recipe delivers velvety texture and bold, hearty flavor in every bite. Seasoned with black pepper, a hint of salt, and an optional dash of cayenne for a subtle kick, this gravy is the perfect partner for freshly baked biscuits, crispy toast, or golden fried chicken. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make Southern favorite is perfect for starting your day with a warm, flavorful meal or for sharing during a cozy weekend brunch. Taste the essence of home-cooked comfort with this timeless gravy recipe!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional for a slight kick)
Directions
Step 1
In a large skillet, heat over medium-high heat and add the ground breakfast sausage.
Step 2
Cook the sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 3
Once the sausage is fully cooked, reduce the heat to medium and push the sausage to one side of the skillet.
Step 4
Add the unsalted butter to the empty side of the skillet. Allow it to melt completely.
Step 5
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the melted butter and whisk to create a roux. Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it turns light golden and no raw flour flavor remains.
Step 6
Gradually pour in the whole milk, about 1 cup at a time, while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
Step 7
Stir the sausage back into the milk mixture and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency, approximately 5 minutes.
Step 8
Season the gravy with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 9
Serve the sausage cream gravy hot over freshly baked biscuits, toast, or even fried chicken.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1241.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2329.9 |
| Total Fat 191.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 75.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g | |
| Cholesterol 468.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5442.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 60.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35.3g | |
| Protein 82.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 322.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1078.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2351.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories