How to Make Delicious Sausage Gravy for Biscuits and Gravy – A Classic Comfort Food Recipe

Sausage gravy is a classic comfort food that pairs perfectly with our warm, flaky buttermilk biscuits. The dish is easy to make and is an excellent option for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. In this article, we will show you how to make a delicious sausage gravy that will elevate your biscuits and gravy game.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of breakfast sausage
• 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
• 2 cups of whole milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Biscuits (Store-bought if you must or our delicious Buttermilk Biscuits)

Equipment:

• Large Mixing Bowl
• Deep skillet
• Measuring Cups
• Whisk
• Turner “Spatula”, Wooden Spoon, Meat Chopper
• Stove Top

Instructions:

1. Start by cooking the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break up the sausage into small pieces as it cooks. Cook the sausage until it is browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
2. Once the sausage is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set it aside. Leave the rendered fat in the skillet.
3. Slowly add the flour to the skillet and stir it into the rendered fat. Making sure to evenly coat the flour with the fat and breaking up any lumps. Cook the flour for 1-2 minutes, or until it becomes a paste-like consistency. This is called a roux, which is the base for the gravy.
4. Slowly pour the milk into the skillet, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Bring the mixture to a simmer and continue whisking until it thickens about 5-7 minutes.
5. Once the gravy has thickened, add the cooked sausage back into the skillet and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve the sausage gravy over warm biscuits.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Sausage Gravy for Biscuits and Gravy. This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit the number of people you are serving. And it is a great option for meal prepping for the week, as it reheats well. The gravy also pairs well with other breakfast items like scrambled eggs, bacon, and more. Try experimenting with different types of sausage, such as spicy or maple-flavored, to switch up the flavor.

Sausage Gravy is a classic comfort food that is a popular dish for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. It is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that pairs perfectly with warm, flaky buttermilk biscuits. To make this classic dish, all you need is 1 pound of breakfast sausage, 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of whole milk, salt, pepper, biscuits, and some kitchen equipment such as a large mixing bowl, deep skillet, measuring cups, whisk, and a turner spatula.

Start by cooking the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat and use a wooden spoon or spatula to break it up into small pieces as it cooks. Once fully cooked, remove it from the skillet and set it aside. Then, add the flour to the skillet, stir it into the rendered fat, and cook it for 1-2 minutes or until it becomes a paste-like consistency, which is called a roux. Next, slowly pour the milk into the skillet while whisking constantly, bring the mixture to a simmer, and continue whisking until it thickens. Finally, add the cooked sausage back into the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and serve the gravy over warm biscuits.

This recipe is a great option for meal prepping for the week as it reheats well and can be easily doubled or halved to suit the number of people you are serving. Additionally, the gravy pairs well with other breakfast items like scrambled eggs, bacon, and more. Try experimenting with different types of sausage, such as spicy or maple-flavored, to switch up the flavor. Enjoy your delicious homemade Sausage Gravy for Biscuits and Gravy!