Easy Sausage Gravy

Whip up a hearty, Southern-style breakfast in just 20 minutes with this Easy Sausage Gravy recipe! Perfectly seasoned breakfast sausage is cooked to golden perfection, then transformed into a rich, creamy gravy with the addition of flour, milk, and simple spices like black pepper and a pinch of optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. This classic comfort food is incredibly simple to make with only five staple ingredients, yet delivers big on flavor. Serve it piping hot over flaky homemade biscuits, crispy toast, or even hash browns for a crowd-pleasing brunch or an indulgent morning treat. This quick and easy recipe guarantees delicious results every time—perfect for busy mornings or weekend feasts alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon optional red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, crumble the breakfast sausage and cook over medium heat until browned and completely cooked through. Stir occasionally and break up any large pieces with a wooden spoon.

Step 2

Once the sausage is fully cooked, reduce the heat to medium-low. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the sausage and stir well to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.

Step 3

Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly to combine and prevent lumps. Continue stirring as the mixture begins to thicken, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Season the gravy with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and taste, adjusting the seasonings if necessary.

Step 5

Once the sausage gravy has reached your desired thickness, remove it from the heat. Serve hot over freshly baked biscuits, toast, or your favorite breakfast item.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1219.9 grams (1219.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2005

Total Fat 151.30g	194%
Saturated Fat 57.00g	285%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 344mg	115%
Sodium 5446mg	237%
Total Carbohydrate 67.10g	24%
Dietary Fiber 1.20g	4%
Total Sugars 35.80g
Protein 75.40g	151%

Vitamin D 322IU	1611%
Calcium 1004mg	77%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 1987mg	42%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.5%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 13.9%