This is the Best Sausage Gravy recipe and my absolute favorite country gravy recipe. It’s quick and easy to make and is the ultimate stick-to-your-ribs breakfast comfort food.
If you want a quick fix, you can absolutely go with some canned refrigerated biscuits. However, try our homemade Baking Powder Biscuits if you want the real deal. They only require five basic ingredients and are a snap to throw together.
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The Best Sausage Gravy Recipe
Raise your hand if you love biscuits and gravy! It doesn’t matter if it’s a chilly winter morning or the middle of summer—my family is always up for ordering this classic breakfast staple when we go out to eat.
You don't need to wait for weekend brunch to enjoy Sausage Gravy. You can easily make it from your very own kitchen, paired with a side of biscuits, cornbread, our cheddar biscuits or anything else!
There’s nothing crazy in this recipe—just simple ingredients used to enhance the buttery, sausagey goodness. Enjoy with a side of our Easy Homemade Cornbread, Steakhouse Style Baked Potatoes, Cheesy Hash Browns with Bacon and Ham, or slathered over toasted Homemade White Bread.
Ingredients You Will Need
- Sausage - I like to use Jimmy Dean pork sausage for this gravy recipe. It is well-seasoned and have just the right amount of fat.
- Water - you may need to add 1-2 tablespoons to the sausage while cooking.
- Butter - we suggest using salted butter or even bacon grease. This adds even more yummy flavor to your gravy.
- Onion Powder and Garlic Powder - this adds a nice sweet onion and garlic flavor to the finished gravy.
- Flour - we use all-purpose flour to thicken the gravy.
- Milk - use whole or 2% milk for this recipe.
- Salt and Pepper
How to Make Homemade Sausage Gravy
- Cook the sausage. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground sausage and cook, using a spatula to break up the sausage. You may need to add a tablespoon or two of water to help break up the sausage as it cooks. Continue to heat until no longer pink or about 6-7 minutes. Do not drain the fat.
- Thicken the gravy. Add butter, onion powder, garlic powder, and flour to the cooked sausage and stir together. While stirring constantly, gradually add milk and cook until the gravy comes to a boil. Once it reaches a low boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook for 2 minutes until thickened, while still stirring constantly.
- Enjoy! Once it has cooked and thickened, remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot over a split biscuit. Enjoy!
Recipe Variations
Whether you're a Sausage Gravy fan or looking to try something new, here are five delicious recipe variations to satisfy your taste buds:
- For those who like it hot, add a kick to your gravy by using spicy sausage.
- Add a little maple syrup to balance out the savory flavors.
- To add a little extra depth and umami flavor, add sautéed mushrooms to the mix.
- Incorporate some fresh herbs such as chopped herbs thyme, rosemary, or sage.
- For the ultimate comfort food experience, add shredded cheese to your sausage gravy.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’d like, you can make this Sausage Gravy up to a day in advance. Just cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge.
To reheat your gravy, transfer it into a medium saucepan and warm over medium heat, stirring often until it is completely warmed through.
You can store your leftover sausage gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Storing and Reheating Instructions
- Refrigerator: store leftover gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezer: you can freeze sausage gravy in freezer bags for up to 2 months. To thaw, transfer to the fridge overnight.
- To reheat: reheat in a medium saucepan over medium heat, adding a little splash of milk and stirring often.
Best Sausage Gravy Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ? teaspoon pepper
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuits or 8 homemade
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the ground sausage and cook, using a spatula to break up the sausage. Add the water to help break up the sausage as it cooks, continuing to heat until no longer pink—about 6-7 minutes.
- Add the butter, onion powder, garlic powder, and flour to the cooked sausage and stir together. While stirring constantly, gradually add the milk and cook until the gravy comes to a boil. Once it reaches a low boil, reduce the heat to medium low and continue to cook for 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Once it has cooked and thickened, remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot over a split biscuit. Enjoy!
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This easy Sausage Gravy recipe uses simple ingredients to add tons of flavor. It’s quick to make and tastes great with biscuits, cornbread, potatoes and more!
Margie Marcia Masih
I love sausage gravy over fried mush.with biscuits,sausage,and fried potatoes on the side.i use Tennessee pride or Jimmy Dean sausage.
The Carefree Kitchen
This sounds like an amazing combo! I love fried potatoes and mushrooms too! Yes please!