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! Â
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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Jessi @ Practically Functional says
I grew up in CA and was never introduced to sausage gravy until college (I went to school in Tulsa). And I love it! I feel like I had a deprived childhood now. 🙂
Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
Ginger says
Sausage Gravy. The way to a southern girls heart! 🙂 Ok, well, not really, but pretty close.
I’d love for you to come link up at my party this week. http://www.gingerlymade.com/2012/11/show-and-tell-2.html
Mary@Back to the Basics! says
Oh My YUM! I’ve never made this at home but I think it’s about time! Thanks for the simple recipe.
Karen says
Oh yummy! Do you think this could work with a milk substitute like almond or soy milk?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It would definitely alter the flavor some but you could give it a try 🙂 Maybe cut the recipe in half the first time?
Nicole says
I am not a huge breakfast fan … except for biscuits & gravy! This looks so good – now I am craving so bad!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
hehe! I’m making some this morning for Bryce – come on over!
Val says
All I need now is a good biscuit recipe!!
Petie@inspirednesting.com says
YUM!!!!! Growing up in the south, biscuits & gravy has always been one of my favorites. This looks like a great recipe. Tks for sharing. Love the pics of your little one enjoying them, shirtless 🙂
Laura says
I’ll be darned- I never thought to add a bit of sugar. I’ll try it next time, thanks!!!
Pam Fields says
One of my favorite comfort foods. Saw your link on French Country Cottage. 🙂
Mel@Mellywood's Mansion says
mmmmm can I come for breaky? Looks yummy stopping by fromkitchen fun with my 3 sons
deliciousonadime says
Yummmm. I think this might have to be our breakfast on Saturday!! During the week we stick to cereal, a quick bagel, or other 5 minute breakfast options, but on the weekends I like to take time whipping up something yummy.
Dana DeVolk says
Gah! This is one of my most favorite things ever!
<3 Dana @ This Silly Girl's Life
More Sister Stuff says
I LOVE biscuits and gravy! It’s my favorite breakfast! Thanks for the recipe! I’m pinning this! http://moresisterstuff.blogspot.com/
Shiloh Barkley says
I have a protein shake every day for breakfast and my sweetie likes his yogurt with honey and blueberries.
Organized Island says
That looks so good! I love the pictures of your son enjoying it too! Wasn’t On-Line Blog Con fun? Hope you are having a good week!