Sausage Gravy

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🌟 Sausage Gravy – Complete Recipe Guide

📝 Recipe Description

Sausage gravy is a rich, creamy, savory sauce made from seasoned sausage, flour, and milk. Popular in Southern American cuisine, it’s traditionally served over warm, fluffy biscuits. This hearty dish is perfect for breakfast or brunch and delivers bold flavor with comforting texture.

🍽️ Servings

4 servings

 Time Required

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes

  • Cooking Time: 15 minutes

  • Total Time: 20 minutes

🧾 Ingredients

  • 250 g (½ lb) breakfast sausage (chicken, beef, or turkey)

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2½ cups whole milk (or low-fat milk)

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)

  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

  • ¼ teaspoon paprika or chili flakes (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil (if sausage is lean)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Cook the Sausage
    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until fully browned, breaking it into small crumbles.

  2. Add Flour
    Sprinkle flour over cooked sausage. Stir continuously for 1–2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.

  3. Add Milk Gradually
    Slowly pour in milk while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

  4. Season & Simmer
    Add salt, pepper, and optional spices. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thick and creamy.

  5. Serve Hot
    Serve over warm biscuits, toast, fried eggs, or mashed potatoes.

🧠 Notes

  • Stir continuously to prevent lumps.

  • Adjust thickness by adding more milk if needed.

  • Best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.

💡 Tips for Perfect Sausage Gravy

  • Use whole milk for best creaminess.

  • Add a splash of cream for extra richness.

  • If gravy gets too thick, add warm milk gradually.

  • For spicy gravy, add crushed red pepper or hot sauce.

  • For gluten-free version, use cornstarch instead of flour.

🥗 Nutritional Information (Per Serving – Approx.)

  • Calories: 320 kcal

  • Protein: 15 g

  • Fat: 24 g

  • Carbohydrates: 12 g

  • Fiber: 1 g

  • Calcium: 150 mg

  • Iron: 2 mg

(Values may vary based on ingredients used.)

💪 Health Benefits

  • High Protein: Supports muscle growth and energy

  • Calcium-Rich: Good for bones and teeth

  • High Energy: Ideal breakfast for active days

  • Comfort Food: Boosts mood and satisfaction

(Moderation recommended due to fat content.)

❓ Q & A – Common Questions

Q1: Can I make sausage gravy without meat?
✔ Yes! Use mushrooms, tofu, or plant-based sausage.

Q2: Can I store leftover gravy?
✔ Yes, refrigerate up to 2 days in an airtight container.

Q3: How do I reheat sausage gravy?
✔ Heat on low flame and add a little milk while stirring.

Q4: Can I freeze sausage gravy?
✔ Not recommended — milk-based gravies can separate after freezing.

Q5: What can I serve with sausage gravy besides biscuits?
✔ Toast, hash browns, eggs, rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.

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