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A stack of biscuits topped with creamy sausage gravy

Southern Sausage Gravy

This classic southern recipe is essentially a roux-thickened creamy white gravy infused with the flavors of the sausage and black pepper. Served over warm biscuits for a indulging and satisfying breakfast and brunch.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 467kcal
Author: MinShien

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pork sausage patties about 8 patties
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • cups milk
  • 2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare biscuits either according to package directions or make some biscuit from scratch. Set aside once ready.
  • Cook sausage in a heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat. Break up sausage as it cooks.
  • Once sausage is cooked through, set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter.
  • Whisk flour into the melted butter until all flour is incorporated.
  • Slowly add milk into the butter/four mixture. Whisk as you go to help prevent any clumps.
  • Return sausage to skillet, cook until it reaches desired consistency. Add salt and black pepper. Stir to mix.
  • Serve on top of freshly baked biscuits. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 1698mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 3mg
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