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Pioneer Woman Sausage Gravy

A rich, creamy, savory Southern-style sausage gravy perfect for biscuits and hearty breakfasts.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

Sausage Gravy
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage mild, spicy, or sage
  • 2 tbsp butter optional
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder optional
  • 0.25 tsp onion powder optional
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Brown sausage in skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
  2. Add butter if needed based on fat rendered.
  3. Sprinkle flour over sausage and stir for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Slowly pour in milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
  6. Simmer until thickened, adjusting milk if needed.
  7. Serve hot over biscuits, toast, or hash browns.

Notes

For reheating, add a splash of milk and warm over low heat.