Homemade Simply Delicious Sausage Gravy is so easy to make using my Nana’s recipe!
So I’m about to let you in on a little family secret…
…we love sausage gravy!
Ask Bryce any time of the day what he wants to eat and nine times out of ten he will answer with sausage gravy. He eats it by the spoonful – no biscuits required! The rest of us eat more civilly with yummy, buttery biscuits 🙂 It has long been a family favorite and it’s really a cinch to pull together. The recipe I use calls for only a handful of ingredients and can be easily customized to your family’s tastes and preferences. If you like your gravy a little runnier, use a little less flour and a little more milk. If you like it nice and thick try using a little less milk. Try adding in some red pepper flakes or cayenne to spice it up a little. Throw in some herbs to really add some depth of flavor – sage is delicious!
Ingredients:
1 pound breakfast sausage
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk or half & half, heavy whipping cream, evaporated milk – pretty much any dairy product 😉
Black pepper to taste – I use lots of cracked black pepper
pinch of sugar {cause that’s what my Nana used!}
Directions:
Brown sausage. Season liberally with black pepper. Sprinkle flour over the cooked sausage and stir. Let flour cook for 1-2 minutes and then gradually add milk, stirring as you pour. Bring gravy to a simmer and let thicken. This is where my Nana adds a pinch of sugar and so do I. She told me that it helps the gravy brown and I guess that makes sense because the sugar is caramelizing. Who knew?
I love serving Simply Delicious Sausage Gravy over my Perfect Biscuits – breakfast perfection my friends!
Did I mention – no shirt required?
Awwww yeah!
Simply Delicious Sausage Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 lbs breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk half & half, heavy whipping cream, evaporated milk
- Black pepper to taste - I use lots of cracked black pepper
- pinch sugar cause that's what my Nana used!
Instructions
- Brown sausage and season liberally with black pepper.
- Sprinkle flour over the cooked sausage and stir.
- Let flour cook for 1-2 minutes and then gradually add milk, stirring as you pour.
- Bring gravy to a simmer and let thicken.
- Add a pinch of sugar and continue stirring.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
More breakfasts we love:
Bring the Heath Baked Doughnuts
Grilled Peanut Butter Honey Banana Waffle Sandwich
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Ann @ PersnicketyBiscuit says
Thank you for this recipe. I made it this weekend to take to a potluck biscuit brunch. It was easy – the perfect ratio of ingredients – and they ate every bite!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That makes me very happy Ann! Thank you so much for the positive feedback!
Mrs. Sarah Coller says
We made this tonight and it was excellent. Thanks so much!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So happy to hear that Sarah! Glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Kelley P says
This looks much like the kind my sis-in-law makes which is delicious and loved by her family. Personally, I prefer a LOT more gravy in my B&G so I add about 50% more flour and milk plus a little cream at the end. I’ve never heard of adding sugar. I do sometimes add cayenne or pepper flakes if the sausage is a little bland.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Totally adjustable Kelley. My boys love it this way and my husband likes moe gravy. Thanks for stopping by!
Kathy Burr Cox says
I wanted to thank you for sharing your Nana’s recipe. I’ve made this a few times now and my family LOVES it! I think the pinch of sugar at the right time really does enhance it. You can’t ever go wrong with a Nana recipe!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That makes me so happy to hear Kathy! Glad your family is enjoying the recipe 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by!
Jodi says
Okay I hope this isn’t a stupid question but with all your dairy ingredients, do you mean just use 2 cups of one of those options?
Kim hill says
.jodi… Lol…I have the same question!! I am wondering the same thing!
Shari says
That’s exactly how my husband makes it, who was taught by his father. 🙂 So yummy! We always look forward to him cooking breakfast!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Mmmm! It’s a great way to start the day 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Shari!
Kathleen says
How many servings would you say this makes?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
About six servings Kathleen – enjoy!
Stephanie says
This looks amazing! My husband is forever asking for breakfast for dinner and I feel like its never enough, this looks like it would be a great addition to the meal!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Definitely Stephanie! I make this at least once a week and it’s easily the most requested meal in our house 🙂
Erica says
I have never, ever, ever made sausage gravy over biscuits. Mostly because with three kids I don’t have time or the bravery to make something that I may or may not ruin.
Well, my husband was on the verge of leaving me unless I made some, so I did a search and I used this recipe.
It’s absolutely easy and absolutely delish!
You may have saved my marriage! lol
THANK YOU!
And also, I freeze left over biscuits, pancakes and waffles all the time. Just let them thaw before serving. I let them sit out for about an hour and that does the trick. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh my goodness Erica! I just read this comment to my husband and he was laughing so hard! I am so glad that you gave it a try and yes – it’s EASY! So glad to save your marriage and thank you so much for stopping by and letting me know how it went! Hope you had a wonderful Easter!
Danielle says
How would this freeze? Im trying to freeze a bunch of breakfast options for my kids and they love biscuits and gravy. Also have you tried freezing your biscuits?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I have never tried freezing it Danielle so I’m not sure. The biscuits should freeze fine. You might want to just freeze the dough.
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
My husband LOVES sausage gravy – I’m going to have to try your trick of adding sugar next time!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I give the credit to my Nana 🙂 She was a master in kitchen!