An old-fashioned homemade sausage gravy recipe, this one is flavorful and foolproof. Serve over my award-winning (and easy!) biscuit recipe.Recipe includes a how-to video!
1 lb pork breakfast sausage (I recommend using sage flavored)
¼ cup all-purpose (plain) flour
2 ½ cups whole milk
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
salt and freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
Categories
Breakfast
Cuisine
American
Steps
Place sausage in a skillet over medium/high heat.
Use a spatula or wooden spoon to break up and crumble sausage as it cooks, cooking until completely browned and no pink remains. I don't drain my skillet, you want to have at least a Tablespoon or up to 2 Tablespoons of grease, but if you have much more than this you may wish to drain your skillet.
Sprinkle flour evenly over the sausage crumbles. Stir frequently until flour is absorbed (about 1 minute).
Slowly drizzle the milk into your skillet, stirring as you pour. Add crushed red pepper, if using.
Continue to cook, stirring frequently until mixture is thickened and desired consistency is reached.
Add salt and pepper to taste and serve warm over homemade biscuits!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of total gravy)
Calories: 340 kcal
Carbohydrates: 11 g
Protein: 19 g
Fat: 24 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Cholesterol: 79 mg
Sodium: 621 mg
Sugar: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
Reviews
Tamilee Rusnak on 2026-07-17 (5 stars): I have made this recipe several times exactly as written. So simple and yet so good, this is my go to recipe.
I have never bought another packaged gravy mix since I found this recipe from Sam.
Thank you for another winner!
Linda Joy on 2026-07-10 (5 stars): Love ❣️ Love ❣️ Love ❣️
jmmwasme2 on 2026-07-05 (5 stars): This is one of my family’s staples, especially when we’re all together. My grandma says it’s a home-country (Midwest, really) basic meal, meant to “to stick to your ribs” while you tend to the early-morning farm chores. I’m always amazed that it’s those few simple ingredients and magic :)
Sue on 2026-07-02 (5 stars): This recipe is so fast and easy and delicious. I used Pillsbury biscuits but I may try your biscuits sometime when I'm not in a rush. Maple flavored sausage gives it a special flavor. Thank you so much!
Susann on 2026-06-30 (5 stars): This is the best sausage and gravy recipe ever. Thanks.
Leanne Shaha on 2026-06-21 (5 stars): my gravy took awhile to thicken up and I was getting nervous...but once it did, it was sublime! I did use skim milk since that's what I had so that may have been why it took a bit! delish! 🤤🤤🤤
Alisha on 2026-06-18 (5 stars): awesome , yummy , tasty, 5 star review .
Bob Smith on 2026-06-14 (5 stars): one of the best recipes I have ever tried for sausage gravy 🥰
Jarred on 2026-06-14 (5 stars): This is a fantastic recipe. I appreciate how thought out it is with the directions. Super simple to follow. I personally appreciate pictures it helps with confidence. Thank you so much!
Patty Ardrey on 2026-06-07 (5 stars): First time I have ever made sausage gravy! Turned out perfectly. I did sprinkle a little bit of Texas Pete hot sauce in it. Made your biscuits also! Delicious. Thank you for easy to follow recipe.
Claire on 2026-05-19 (5 stars): This turned out perfect! Cooked up quickly and tasted delicious. I used Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning for the salt, which added a nice kick. Bookmarked--I will be making this again. :)
Evelyn on 2026-04-11 (5 stars): Best and easiest sausage gravy in 60 years of cooking!
Jessie H. on 2026-04-05 (5 stars): Made this for Easter breakfast just this morning. Great recipe!!
