Southern Homestyle Sausage Gravy Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
Description:
This beloved recipe has been passed down through generations, originating from the kitchen of the user’s mother. A comforting dish reminiscent of home, it’s a delightful blend of flavors that brings warmth and nostalgia to the table. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Recipe Category: Pork
Keywords: Meat, < 30 Mins, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/4 | Breakfast sausage |
| 3 | Flour |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1 | Pepper |
| 2 1/2 | Milk |
| 1 | Bacon grease |
Instructions:
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Fry the Sausage:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until it’s golden brown and fully cooked. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks to ensure even browning.
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Add Bacon Grease and Flour:
- Once the sausage is cooked, add the bacon grease to the skillet. Sprinkle in the flour, stirring constantly to combine it with the grease and sausage.
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Seasoning:
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference for flavor.
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Cook the Flour:
- Cook the flour mixture until the raw flavor of the flour cooks out, which usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes. Be careful not to let it brown too much.
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Add Milk:
- Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Continue stirring until the mixture begins to thicken.
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Adjust Consistency:
- Stir the gravy constantly until it reaches your desired thickness. If it becomes too thick, you can thin it out with a little more milk.
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Serve:
- Once the gravy is thick and creamy, it’s ready to serve. Spoon it generously over your favorite biscuits, serving them warm and topped with this delicious homemade gravy.
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Enjoy!:
- Sit back, relax, and savor every bite of this comforting Southern homestyle sausage gravy. It’s a taste of home that’s sure to bring smiles to everyone at the table.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 226.2
- Fat Content: 14.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 46.2mg
- Sodium Content: 870.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 11.9g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 0g
- Protein Content: 11.2g
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on ingredient brands and serving sizes.
This cherished recipe is not just a dish; it’s a piece of family history, filled with memories and love. Recreate it in your kitchen and share the warmth and joy with your loved ones. Enjoy every spoonful of this Southern homestyle sausage gravy!
