By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 10
231 cal · 25 min
Sausage Gravy
Recipe GLPRa2626cc3e58c63
A rich and creamy Southern-style gravy made with browned breakfast sausage, butter, and milk, finished with a hint of red pepper heat. This savory sauce is perfect served over biscuits, eggs, or mashed potatoes.
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Ingredients
1/2 pound breakfast sausage
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the breakfast sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces with the back of a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the cooked sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir continuously until the mixture turns a pale yellow color, about 2 minutes.
Gradually whisk in the whole milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil while whisking constantly.
Reduce heat to medium and continue whisking until the gravy thickens, about 10 minutes.
Stir in the drained cooked sausage and red pepper flakes. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serve warm. The gravy can be made ahead, cooled completely, covered, and refrigerated for up to 1 day. Reheat gently over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, before serving.
Comments
Every ingredient is a pantry staple or easy weeknight grab at any Charlotte grocery—no special trips needed. At roughly 40 cents per serving, it's genuinely cheap; a pound of sausage and butter are the only real costs. The 25 minutes is honest for browning sausage, making a roux, and whisking in milk, though cooking time edges toward 30 if you're not experienced with gravy. This is a forgiving, one-pan side that keeps warm on the stove and reheats perfectly over low heat, making it ideal for family breakfast or brunch prep ahead, though it needs a biscuit vehicle to complete the meal."
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