This sausage gravy recipe comes together quickly with just four ingredients. Ground sausage is browned, then stirred with simple pantry ingredients to make a classic breakfast that’s easy and satisfying.

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Flavor: This sausage gravy recipe is rich and creamy with a slightly peppery sage flavor from the sausage. It’s very comforting.
Difficulty: This recipe is easy, making it perfect for beginners. It needs just one skillet and 15 minutes.
Swaps: Use your favorite sausage flavor to change the gravy flavor.
Budget Tip: Stretch the meal further by adding extra flour, milk, and seasonings.

What You’ll Need To Make Sausage Gravy

Sausage: Use raw breakfast sausage because it has loads of flavor. I prefer pork sausage and usually buy it in the freezer case. Any variety of sausage can be used. If using sausage links, remove the casings.
Butter: Butter is added to the sausage drippings to create a roux with the flour. You can replace the butter with bacon fat if you have it.
Flour: All-purpose flour thickens the gravy.
Milk: Whole milk makes for the creamiest gravy.
Seasoning: This sausage gravy recipe is simply seasoned with salt and pepper. You can add a pinch of sage or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

How to Make Sausage Gravy

Brown the sausage in a large skillet (full recipe below).
Add butter to the cooked sausage. Add the flour and cook.
Stir in milk slowly until thickened. Season with salt and black pepper.

This homemade sausage gravy recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Spoon it over buttermilk biscuits or fried chicken, or serve it with waffles or eggs.

a skillet of sausage gravy with a wooden spoon

Use a seasoned sausage or add seasonings, including sage, salt, and pepper.
To make a good sausage gravy, you need fat, so don’t drain the sausage. Add in butter and/or bacon fat for great flavor.
Add the milk slowly over medium heat while stirring.

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Author Holly Nilsson

Sausage Gravy

Author Holly Nilsson

Servings 4 servings

Sausage gravy is the ultimate comfort food. Rich and creamy, this is perfect for spooning over morning biscuits, fries, and so much more.

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Servings 4 servings

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Equipment

Skillet

Ingredients

▢ 1 pound ground pork sausage
▢ 1 tablespoon salted butter or bacon fat
▢ ¼ cup all-purpose flour
▢ 2 ⅓ cups whole milk
▢ salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until no pink remains. Do not drain the fat.
Add the butter or bacon fat and stir until melted. Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes more.
Add milk a little bit at a time, stirring after each addition.
Bring to a boil while stirring, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until thickened and bubbly.
Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Notes

You can use more or less milk to reach the desired consistency.

We love the flavor of pork sausage, but you can substitute turkey sausage in this recipe. You may need to add extra butter or bacon grease if using a lean sausage.

Store leftover sausage gravy in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

4.98 from 124 votes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Dip, Sauce, Side Dish

Cuisine American

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