Sausage gravy is a classic Southern comfort food dish that is typically served over biscuits. Here's a simple recipe to make sausage gravy at home:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound (about 225g) breakfast sausage (such as pork sausage)
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions:
1. Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet or frying pan, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat. Use a spatula to break up the sausage into small pieces as it cooks. Cook the sausage until it is browned and cooked through, usually about 5-7 minutes.
2. Make the Roux: Once the sausage is cooked, sprinkle the flour evenly over the sausage in the skillet. Use a spatula to stir the flour into the sausage grease, creating a thick paste or roux. Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to cook out the raw flour taste.
3. Add the Milk: Gradually pour the whole milk into the skillet, stirring continuously to incorporate it into the roux and sausage mixture. Continue stirring until the gravy begins to thicken and come to a gentle simmer.
4. Simmer and Thicken: Allow the gravy to simmer over low heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired thickness. If the gravy becomes too thick, you can add a little more milk to thin it out.
5. Season: Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste. If you like a bit of heat, you can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for some spice.
6. Serve: Once the gravy is thickened to your liking and seasoned to taste, remove it from the heat. Serve the sausage gravy hot over freshly baked biscuits, toast, or cooked breakfast potatoes.