Sausage gravy, served with biscuits and gravy, is a classic Southern dish that has been enjoyed for generations. A delicious combination of savory sausage, creamy milk sauce, and a blend of spices, this comforting dish hits all the right notes when it comes to flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 6people
Calories 382kcal
Ingredients
1lbpork sausage
3Tablespoonbutter unsalted
¼cupAll-purpose flour
3cupsmilk
1Tablespoonmaple syrup
2teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonblack pepper
½teaspoonfresh chopped sage
1/4teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes
Biscuits for serving
Instructions
Heat a large, heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the pork sausage and cook until it’s completely browned. Be sure to break up the sausage with a wooden spoon while cooking it.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once the butter is melted, stir in the all-purpose flour until it combines with the sausage fat completely.
Next, slowly pour in the milk while stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Add maple syrup, salt, black pepper, sage, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Notes
I suggest using a heavy-bottom skillet to the milk doesn’t scorch the bottom.
Leave the maple syrup out if you like a more savory gravy.