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Sausage Gravy

Published on September 17, 2019 by Julie Espy | 8 Comments

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Biscuits and gravy is a weekend breakfast staple at my house. This easy Sausage Gravy recipe only takes 20 minutes to prepare and is as good as any breakfast joint! Add some homemade biscuits and you’re set!

I love making a big breakfast on the weekends, and biscuits and gravy is almost always on the menu, along with some fluffy Baked Egg Muffins and a delicious Fruit Salad.

sausage gravy over biscuits

Best Sausage Gravy Recipe

Comfort food on a weekend morning is my favorite way to start the day. There’s something wonderful about a lazy morning with food from the heart. This sausage gravy with biscuits is everything right about weekend brunch. This gravy comes together in about 20 minutes, just enough time for your biscuits to cook and cool a bit. Grab a fork and get ready to dig in. You do not want to miss this recipe!

cooked sausage with butter and flour for gravy

How to Make Sausage Gravy

  1. Place a large skillet over medium heat and add some breakfast sausage (not links). Use a wooden spoon to break up the sausage and let it cook until it’s golden browned with no pink.
  2. Melt some butter in the skillet and sprinkle flour all over the sausage. Stir it around until no flour is visible and cook for a couple of minutes before pouring in some milk and stir it in until there are no lumps of flour. You can use any type of milk you keep on hand. The higher the fat content, the richer the gravy will be.
  3. Pour in the rest of the milk and stir it together, bringing the mixture to a simmer. The gravy will begin to thicken, but be sure to stir often to prevent the bottom from milk from scalding.
  4. Flavor the gravy with seasonings, including salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika and sage.
  5. Serve warm over homemade biscuits.

I used a few extra spices in this sausage gravy recipe to give it a flavor boost. The combination of salt, garlic powder, and paprika is kind of like making a quick seasoned salt. It adds a depth of flavor to the gravy that’s really nice.

In the past, I didn’t use the garlic powder and paprika just the salt and pepper, and this gravy was still delicious. That being said, even my husband commented on how good the gravy was this time. He didn’t know why it was better, but he noticed. I’m keeping the upgrade.

sausage gravy in a skillet after thickening

How to serve biscuits and gravy

While your sausage gravy is simmering, bake your biscuits. You can use the canned variety if you prefer, but making homemade biscuits is almost as easy! To serve, split biscuits in half and lay the halves on a plate. Some like to butter the biscuits so you can do that if you want. Spoon the sausage gravy over the biscuits, using a little or a lot. The biscuits soak up the gravy and soften and when eaten together are pure heaven.

What goes with biscuits and gravy?

Sausage gravy and biscuits can be served as a stand-alone meal. However, if you want to fill things out, some hash browns, sweet potato hash, or breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit are always great additions to your plate.

How long will sausage gravy last in the refrigerator?

Stored properly in an airtight container, sausage gravy will usually around 3 to 5 days. I reheat the gravy on stove or in the microwave separately from the biscuits, stirring halfway through heating.

This recipe is a classic that every home cook should have in their recipe box. It may also be why I can get my husband to hit up his “honey do” list even on a Sunday. I make him biscuits and gravy and he’s on board with pretty much anything after that. Trust me, one bite and you’ll be hooked!

sausage gravy in a skillet with sage sprinkled on top

Try some of my other favorite breakfast recipes!

  • Baked Cinnamon French Toast Casserole
  • Loaded Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole
  • Baked Egg Muffins
  • Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins
Biscuits and gravy with a weekend staple at my house. The easy Sausage Gravy recipe only takes 20 minutes to prepare and is as good as any breakfast joint!

Sausage Gravy

Julie Espy
Biscuits and gravy with a weekend staple at my house. The easy Sausage Gravy recipe only takes 20 minutes to prepare and is as good as any breakfast joint!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 487 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • Fresh sage finely chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place a large skillet over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the sausage. Use a wooden spoon to break up the sausage. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink and nicely browned.
  • Add butter to skillet and stir until melted. Sprinkle flour over sausage and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour in 1 cup of milk. Stir to incorporate the flour and prevent lumps. Pour in the rest of the milk and stir.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook until gravy thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the milk from scalding.
  • Remove gravy from heat. Stir in pepper, salt, garlic powder, and paprika. Sprinkle with sage before serving, if desired. Serve warm over biscuits.

Notes

Serve sausage gravy with fresh, homemade biscuits!

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 24gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1077mgPotassium: 531mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 603IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 197mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Sheri says

    January 6, 2021 at 10:20 am

    This is awesome! My family looooooved it.

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      January 9, 2021 at 10:57 pm

      Thank you Sheri! Sounds like a winner!

      Reply
  2. Mitchellshoemaker says

    December 26, 2020 at 7:41 am

    Love this recipe turns out perfect ever time !!!

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    • Kristin says

      December 26, 2020 at 3:36 pm

      Nice! Thanks for stopping by Mitchellshoemaker.

      Reply
  3. John McJunkin says

    September 19, 2019 at 10:13 am

    Great article! I personally love biscuits and gravy. Usually when I fix biscuits and gravy, I love eating it, with some eggs and country fried taters, or hash browns.

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      September 20, 2019 at 10:42 am

      Thanks John! I totally agree with that combination. YUM!

      Reply
  4. Pamela McKenzie says

    September 19, 2019 at 1:30 am

    It’s so much better with bacon grease instead of butter….. Southern girl thang😀

    Reply
  5. Anne says

    September 17, 2019 at 9:43 pm

    Your recipe is so similar to how i make mine, except I add an onion diced to the sausage as it browns and add thyme instead of sage. Thyme adds less salt to the flavor than sage. Don’t forget a few dashes of tabasco or hot sauce of your choice. It adds a bit of zing without the heat. Give this to try, i know you’ll never make it any other way again

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