Description
This classic Pioneer Woman Sausage Gravy recipe is a creamy, savory breakfast staple featuring browned breakfast sausage simmered in a rich flour and milk gravy, seasoned simply with salt and black pepper. Perfect served hot over fluffy biscuits for a comforting and hearty meal.
Ingredients
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Sausage Gravy Ingredients
- 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 1 pound of breakfast sausage. Break the sausage apart with a spoon and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned thoroughly with no pink remaining. Do not drain the drippings as they add flavor to the gravy.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle 1/3 cup all purpose flour evenly over the cooked sausage. Stir continuously for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the flour to absorb the sausage drippings and form a thick, golden paste that will thicken the gravy.
- Incorporate Milk: Slowly pour in 3 cups of whole milk while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Ensure the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Simmer Until Thickened: Continue cooking and stirring the gravy for 5 to 7 minutes until it reaches your desired thickness. The gravy should coat the back of a spoon and have a velvety texture.
- Season and Serve: Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Taste the gravy and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve the sausage gravy hot over freshly baked biscuits for a classic Southern breakfast treat.
Notes
- Do not drain the sausage drippings; they provide essential flavor and fat for thickening the gravy.
- Continue stirring constantly when adding the milk to prevent lumps from forming.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially if you prefer a spicier or saltier gravy.
- Serve immediately over warm biscuits for the best texture and flavor.
