This recipe is so decadent and creamy! I love every single bite and make it regularly!
Sausage gravy is a hearty and flavorful breakfast staple, especially in the Southern US. It’s a rich and creamy sauce made with sausage drippings, flour, and milk, and it’s perfect poured over fluffy biscuits or toast.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Breakfast sausage | 1 pound |
| Milk | 3 cups |
| All-purpose flour | 1/3 cup |
| Butter | 2 tablespoons |
| Garlic powder | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
Instructions:
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Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the breakfast sausage until it’s browned and crumbles. Use a spoon to break up the sausage while it cooks.
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Drain the Fat (Optional): If there’s a lot of grease in the pan, drain off some of it, leaving about 2 tablespoons for flavor.
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Make the Roux: Add the butter to the skillet with the cooked sausage. Melt the butter and then sprinkle in the flour. Stir well to coat the sausage and create a paste-like mixture called a roux. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to get rid of the raw flour taste.
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Whisk in the Milk: Slowly add the milk to the skillet, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Once all the milk is incorporated, bring the mixture to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to medium-low.
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Season and Thicken: Season the gravy with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Let the gravy simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency. This will take about 5-10 minutes.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the gravy is thickened and well-seasoned, remove it from the heat. Serve your delicious homemade sausage gravy hot over freshly baked biscuits, toast, or even waffles!
