Classic Sausage Gravy Recipe – Perfect for Biscuits
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 1 lb all-natural Jimmy Dean sausage
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 2 cups whole milk
- Seasonings
- Kosher salt (a pinch)
- Freshly ground black pepper (generous grinds)
- Nutmeg (just a dash—seriously, less is more)
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage
- In a heavy-bottomed pot (or your favorite skillet), crumble the sausage and cook it over medium heat. Stir often, and don’t let it stick—it’s gravy, not sausage jerky!
- Butter Time
- Once the sausage is mostly cooked but still a little pink, add the butter. Think of it as the luxurious spa treatment for your sausage. Stir it in until it’s fully melted.
- Season Like a Pro
- Toss in a pinch of salt, a few hearty grinds of black pepper, and the tiniest sprinkle of nutmeg. Trust me, nutmeg’s a diva—too much, and it’ll steal the show.
- Flour Power
- Sprinkle the flour over the sausage and stir constantly for 1 minute. You’re aiming for a roux here, not a floury mess, so don’t skip the stirring.
- Add the Liquids
- Pour in the milk and half-and-half all at once. Stir like your breakfast depends on it—because it does.
- Bring It to a Boil
- Keep stirring as the mixture heats up. When it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and let it thicken. Stir occasionally so it doesn’t stick—unless you’re into crunchy gravy (you’re not).
Notes
Serve this luscious gravy over warm biscuits, toast, or even a sturdy flip-flop (just kidding...sort of). Whatever you choose, it’ll be the highlight of your morning.
Don’t Overdo the Nutmeg: A tiny bit adds depth, but too much will overpower the gravy. Consistency Check: If your gravy gets too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen it up. Spice It Up: Add a pinch of cayenne for a little heat, or fresh herbs for a fancy twist. Get ready to turn breakfast into the best meal of the day—because this sausage gravy is everything.
Don’t Overdo the Nutmeg: A tiny bit adds depth, but too much will overpower the gravy. Consistency Check: If your gravy gets too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen it up. Spice It Up: Add a pinch of cayenne for a little heat, or fresh herbs for a fancy twist. Get ready to turn breakfast into the best meal of the day—because this sausage gravy is everything.