Description
This hearty Pioneer Woman Sausage Gravy is made with browned breakfast sausage, a rich flour-based roux, and creamy whole milk to create a classic Southern-style gravy. Perfectly seasoned and thickened to the right consistency, it’s an irresistible topping for warm biscuits, making for a comforting breakfast or brunch dish.
Ingredients
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Sausage Gravy
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the breakfast sausage. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until fully browned with no pink remaining. Do not drain the drippings as they add flavor and fat for the gravy.
- Add the flour: Evenly sprinkle 1/3 cup all purpose flour over the cooked sausage in the skillet. Stir continuously for 1 to 2 minutes so the flour absorbs the sausage drippings and forms a thick, fragrant paste, which is the base of the roux for your gravy.
- Incorporate the milk: Slowly pour in 3 cups of whole milk while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. This step creates a smooth, creamy gravy.
- Thicken the gravy: Continue cooking and stirring the mixture for 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat until the gravy thickens to your preferred consistency. Stir frequently to avoid scorching.
- Season and serve: Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the hot sausage gravy over freshly baked biscuits for a classic dish.
Notes
- Use whole milk for the creamiest texture; you can substitute 2% milk but the gravy may be slightly less rich.
- Do not drain the sausage drippings as they provide essential flavor and fat for the gravy.
- Stirring constantly when adding milk prevents lumps from forming in the gravy.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste, especially if your sausage is already seasoned.
- Serve immediately over warm biscuits for the best experience.
- You can keep leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheat on the stovetop with a splash of milk to loosen the consistency.
