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A fork cuts into a biscuit topped with creamy sausage gravy, reminiscent of a beloved sausage gravy recipe, and garnished with parsley on a white plate.
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5 from 75 votes

Best Sausage Gravy

Our sausage gravy recipe is a classic that’s been handed down through generations of our family. With just five simple ingredients and 20 minutes, you’ll have our favorite Southern breakfast on your table. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sausage gravy
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 329kcal
Author: Alicia

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sausage mild
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • biscuits (such as Grands biscuits)

Instructions

  • Cook biscuits according to package instructions. While biscuits are in the oven, start the gravy.
    biscuits
  • Place sausage in medium-large skillet and brown sausage over medium-high heat, breaking sausage into small pieces. Cook until just brown. Reduce heat to low.
    1 pound sausage
  • Gradually add flour to cooked sausage and stir until flour is combined with sausage.
    ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • Add milk and stir.
    3 cups whole milk
  • Continue to cook over low-medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. This will take up to 10 or more minutes.
  • Add in seasoned salt and pepper.
    ½ teaspoon seasoned salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Serve sausage gravy on top of warm, open-faced biscuits.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 721mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 1mg