Homemade sausage gravy is perfect for a comforting breakfast! In just 15 minutes and with a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a delicious, hearty gravy to top fluffy biscuits.
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: This sausage gravy recipe is ready in just minutes with minimal effort.
- Simple Ingredients: You only need four ingredients plus seasonings!
- Rich and Creamy: You and your family won’t be able to get enough of this perfectly thick gravy with bold sausage flavor.
- Versatile: It’s great on biscuits, toast, or even hash browns. Complete your breakfast spread with mini quiche or scrambled eggs!
Ingredients for the Sausage Gravy
- 1 pound ground pork sausage, or breakfast sausage
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, optional
- 2 ¾ cups half and half
- 2 tablespoons butter
How to Make Sausage Gravy
Follow these simple steps for the best sausage gravy recipe you’ll ever make. It’s a classic recipe that you’ll find yourself returning to over and over. From start to finish, the recipe only takes 15 minutes!
- Cook: Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until no longer pink and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add: Sprinkle the flour, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, if using, over the cooked sausage. Stir and cook for 1 minute until the flour is absorbed.
- Whisk: Slowly whisk in the half and half, then increase the heat to medium-high to bring it to a boil.
- Simmer and Serve: Reduce to low heat. Simmer and stir occasionally until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon. If your sauce is too thick, add more half-and-half or milk. Add the milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency. Whisk the butter into the gravy mixture. Taste the sausage gravy and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve over warm buttermilk biscuits, rice, or mashed potatoes!
Sausage Gravy Tips And Variations
Making sausage gravy is super simple! Follow my tips below to help you make it just the way you like it. I also have some ideas for ways to serve it!
- Sausage: Use pork breakfast sausage or turkey sausage. They are all delicious options for sausage gravy!
- Salt: Wait to season the gravy until the end with salt and pepper. Some brands of sausage can be salty enough.
- How to Thin the Gravy: The cream and flour help create a rich, thick gravy. If you want a thinner gravy, add a splash of milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serving Ideas: Homemade biscuits are the obvious choice to serve with your sausage gravy, but try serving it over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles for a change. Talk about a comfort food!
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
Here are my tips for storing and reheating leftover sausage gravy so you can enjoy it days later.
- Refrigerator: If you have leftover gravy, make sure to cool it completely before storing it. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: You can freeze sausage gravy in an airtight container for up to two months. Let thaw in the fridge.
- To Reheat: Simply reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through. A little bit of milk can be added and whisked in to thin out the gravy if needed.
