biscuits and sausage gravy

Sausage Gravy

Ground sausage is browned in a skillet, then a roux of fat and flour is combined with milk to create a creamy gravy. Seasonings such as black pepper and thyme are added to enhance the savory, rich flavor, producing a thick, hearty sauce.

As the gravy simmers, it thickens and coats the sausage evenly, while the flavors meld into a cohesive, savory mixture. Gentle stirring ensures smooth texture without lumps. The preparation emphasizes proper browning, careful thickening, and balanced seasoning to produce a comforting, flavorful sausage gravy ideal for biscuits or breakfast dishes.

Pour this gravy over Biscuits for a classic Biscuits and Gravy.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Sausage
Southern
Servings: 2

Equipment

  • small cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. breakfast sausage
  • 1 Tbsp. bacon fat
  • 1 Tbsp. sifted flour
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • salt
  • pepper
  • thyme

Instructions 

  • Heat 1 Tbsp. of bacon fat in a small cast iron skillet.
  • When the bacon fat is hot, add 2 oz of breakfast sausage.
  • Brown the sausage and break it up into crumbles.
  • Once the sausage is browned, remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Whisk 1 Tbsp. of sifted flour into the bacon fat.
  • Whisk continuously until the roux starts to turn golden.
  • Pour in 1 cup of warm milk, whisking continuously.
  • Return sausage crumbles to the gravy.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and thyme to taste.
  • Stir the gravy continuously until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Serve over biscuits.