Sausage Gravy Recipe {Video}

This homemade Sausage Gravy is our absolute favorite country gravy recipe.  It’s quick and easy to make and tastes great with your favorite canned or homemade biscuits.

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 - our family is always up for ordering this classic breakfast staple when we go out to eat. 

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Now, 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 or anything else!

There’s nothing crazy in this recipe - just simple ingredients used to enhance the buttery, sausagey goodness.  We’ve listed a few of our favorite pairings but would love to know what your favorite dishes to eat with Sausage Gravy are.  Leave us a comment!

Homemade Biscuits and Gravy Recipe

Biscuits and gravy 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, if you want the real deal, try our homemade Baking Powder Biscuits.  They only require 5 basic ingredients and are a snap to throw together.

What Else To Eat Sausage Gravy With

If you’re looking to branch out, there are plenty of delicious pairings for Sausage Gravy.  A few that come to mind are:

• Easy Homemade Cornbread
• Steakhouse Style Baked Potatoes
• Cheesy Hash Browns with Bacon and Ham
• Slathered over toast, made from our Homemade White Bread

Ingredients in Sausage Gravy

• Sausage - we 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 Sausage Gravy

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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!  

Can I Make Sausage Gravy Ahead of Time?

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 into a medium saucepan and warm over medium heat, stirring often, until it is completely warmed through.