Description
A comforting and hearty sausage gravy recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Biscuits for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir to combine.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve over warm biscuits.
Notes
- For a lower fat option, use turkey sausage.
- Substitute almond milk or soy milk for a dairy-free version.
- Try adding sautéed mushrooms or onions for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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