This easy white sausage gravy recipe is rich, creamy, and full of tasty crumbled sausage. Spoon it over biscuits, toast, or cornbread for a quick breakfast treat! It's done in about 15 minutes.
Salt and ground black pepper to taste garlic powder, chipotle powder, crushed red pepper onion powder are optional possibilities.
Instructions
Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until it's done and there's no more pink. Be sure to break up the meat as you cook. This will take about 5 minutes.
Stir in the flour and cook, stirring until all the flour is absorbed - cook for at least a minute or two.
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
Cook until the mixture comes to a slow boil and starts to thicken, stirring all the while.
Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 more minutes, continuing to stir and make sure that the gravy doesn't scorch on the bottom.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and any additional seasonings you want to use.
Notes
Storage:Leftover gravy can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days.A flour based gravy like this can be frozen for up to two months, be sure to store it in a freezer-safe container. If it's a little watery when it's thawed just stir it in as it's heating up.For freshly cooked taste I recommend reheating leftover gravy in a medium saucepan on medium heat. You may need to add a small amount of milk to make the gravy creamy again. Biscuits are also best, when reheated in the oven instead of the microwave.Expert Tip: Be sure to stir this constantly, because gravy can scorch quickly. Stirring constantly helps prevent that.
If the gravy is too thick, add a little more milk or heavy cream until it reaches your desired consistency.
If the gravy is too thin, cook over medium-high heat until it thickens.
I recommend using whole milk or evaporated milk to make this, as it gives the best flavor and texture.
If you don't have enough drippings, you can also melt butter to make a roux for gravy.
If you find lumps in the gravy, whisk it well until they break up. If a whisk doesn't work you can also smash the lumps against the side of the pan with the back of a spoon.
Serve southern white gravy over fresh biscuits for a delicious southern breakfast.