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Pioneer Woman Sausage Gravy

This hearty, soul-warming sausage gravy transforms simple ingredients into a comforting, creamy masterpiece perfect for slathering over freshly baked biscuits. With a velvety texture and rich, savory flavor from browned sausage and a perfectly balanced seasoning, it’s a quick breakfast indulgence that can easily be customized to your taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound beef sausage 450g; mild or spicy, depending on your preference
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups whole milk cold or room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to your preference
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, for extra heat

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the beef sausage. Break it apart with a spatula and cook for 7-8 minutes until it is evenly browned and no pink remains.
  2. Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour evenly over the cooked sausage. Stir well so that the sausage is completely coated in the flour, and let it cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate any raw flour taste.
  3. Slowly pour in the whole milk while stirring constantly. Continue stirring and be sure to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate all the flavor.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir continuously as the mixture thickens over the next 5-8 minutes. Once the gravy reaches a velvety, coat-the-back-of-a-spoon consistency, season it with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired. If the gravy becomes too thick, add a splash more milk to adjust the consistency.
  5. Serve the warm, savory gravy immediately over freshly baked biscuits or your favorite breakfast base like fried potatoes, toast, or even chicken-fried steak. Enjoy your comforting breakfast creation!

Notes

This sausage gravy is versatile and easily adapted to your pantry and dietary needs. You can substitute beef sausage with pork or turkey, use unsweetened almond milk for a dairy-free version, or swap the flour for a gluten-free alternative such as rice flour or cornstarch (using about half the amount). For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, or fresh herbs like thyme. Serve over biscuits, fried potatoes, English muffins, toast, or even as an accompaniment to chicken-fried steak.