Homestyle Sausage Gravy (for Biscuits and Grits)
This homestyle sausage gravy is an easy way to turn a handful of humble ingredients into a rich, creamy breakfast that's ultra comforting. Ready in about 20 minutes, it’s perfect spooned over biscuits or grits for an easy, satisfying brunch.
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Servings: 6
Equipment
- large cast-iron skillet
- whisk
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
- liquid measuring cup
- slotted spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound sage-flavored pork breakfast sausage
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Homemade buttermilk biscuits or (double-batch)
- Stone ground grits
- chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, crumbly, and no longer pink. Remove the sausage from the skillet with a slotted spoon, reserving the drippings in the skillet.
- Sprinkle the flour into the pan drippings and whisk until combined. Cook for 2 minutes or until the mixture is bubbly and begins to smell nutty.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, cooking until the mixture is bubbly and thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Return the sausage to the skillet, stirring until warmed through. Add the garlic powder and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the gravy over biscuits or onto servings of grits. Sprinkle with parsley before serving, if desired.