This creamy sausage gravy will become a weekend favorite when paired with fluffy, warm biscuits.

A staple on any Southern breakfast table, this milk-based gravy studded with crumbled sausage is a real crowd-pleaser. Sure, it's probably the homeliest thing on your plate, but this made-from-scratch gravy will have your tastebuds singing.

The best part about this dish is that you can whip it up with just a handful of ingredients and tailor it to your own taste. Next time you're craving some southern biscuits and gravy, remember this simple method. Let's get cooking!

Recipe: Savory Sausage Gravy (serves 6)

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. uncooked bulk pork sausage
  • 2 T. salted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp. adobo or seasoned salt
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 6 biscuits

Method:

  1. In a cast-iron skillet or similar heavy-bottomed pan, over medium heat, cook the sausage and break it up with a spatula. Remove the meat from the skillet and set it aside, then drain off all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
  2. Reduce the heat to low and add the butter to the skillet. Cook for about two minutes until the butter is lightly browned. Sprinkle the flour into the pan and stir until it is well incorporated. Cook the flour mixture for about three minutes—do not skip this step! Slowly add in the milk in batches, whisking all the while to keep the lumps at bay. 
  3. Let the resulting gravy thicken up for three minutes, then fold in the cooked sausage. Season it at this point, with garlic powder, adobo, salt, and pepper. Err on the side of caution; the sausage is salty too and you don't want to overdo it.
  4. Spoon the gravy over a warm, split biscuit, and enjoy! Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for a few days. Just thin it out with a little more milk when you reheat it.

Variations:

  • You can use any type of sausage you'd like for this, as long as it breaks up easily once cooked. This is your main flavoring for the gravy so be sure to get what you prefer, even something really spicy.
  • Need to use lactose-free milk? Not a problem! The cooked flour roux will still thicken it up to make a velvety sauce.
  • Purists will scoff at the addition of browned butter, but it does add a complex, nutty flavor to the final product. The extra spices are a departure from a more traditional recipe as well.
  • If you do go overboard with the seasoning, add more milk and simmer the gravy a bit longer. It's too late to add more flour, so don't even try it.

The next time you want a bit of comfort food and need to serve a crowd, give this savory sausage gravy a try. Add some fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, and hot coffee for a real feast. You won't be sorry!

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