Learn how to make the most delicious and comforting sausage gravy from scratch with this easy and foolproof recipe by Bill. This creamy gravy is flavored with sausage, spices, and heavy cream, making it the perfect topping for biscuits or breakfast sandwiches. It's a classic American dish that will satisfy your cravings and impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Biscuits, for serving
Directions
- In a large skillet or saucepan, cook the ground pork sausage over medium heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Cook until the sausage is browned and fully cooked.
- Remove the cooked sausage from the skillet and set it aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Once the butter has melted, gradually whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook the roux for about 2 minutes, whisking continuously.
- Slowly pour in the whole milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens and comes to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and garlic powder. Simmer the gravy for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until it reaches your desired thickness.
- Add the cooked sausage back into the skillet and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat the sausage through.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let the gravy cool slightly before serving.
- Serve the sausage gravy over warm biscuits and enjoy!
