Biscuits and gravy. Is this not the perfect breakfast comfort food? You can have a hot breakfast in about 20 minutes with this simple sausage gravy recipe. I learned this from the actual Bob Evans recipe; and if you’re a Bob Evans fan, you know it’s good!
I never thought sausage gravy would be easy to make, but it really is. After you cook the sausage, you add the flour right in and cook with the sausage for a minute before adding the milk; and it immediately begins to thicken as you slowly pour in the milk. Add some salt and pepper, and after a few minute it’s done!
I used canned biscuits this time because it’s what I had on hand, and it’s so much faster that way. But if you have your own favorite homemade biscuit recipe, go for it! This recipe for Golden Oven-Baked Biscuits is one I use on occasion, too.
The only thing I don’t like about gravy is reheating it. Once it cools, it congeals into a big blob and microwaving it just doesn’t give it the same texture. If you know of a way to get around that, let me know! This serves 6… technically. So you may not ever have leftovers. Do you have any secrets to your gravy? Post a comment and give us your recipe, too!
Simple Sausage Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 pound sausage (Pork or turkey)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pan, cook the sausage until fully browned, then drain.
- Add the flour and continue cooking until all of the white disappears.
- Pour in the milk, a little at a time, and stir constantly until the gravy thickens. Add salt and pepper.
- When the gravy has reached desired thickness, pour over prepared biscuits.
Jaime is a Nutrition Coach through the ISSA and professional writer. She has 4 years experience coaching and 9 years experience in writing. She enjoys cooking easy meals, running, and learning more about food.
Jaime specializes in helping women with ADHD learn to meal plan and cook healthier meals without getting overwhelmed.
Christina Lefler
Saturday 3rd of April 2021
When I make mine I use heavy whipping cream and milk. I also leave the grease in the pan as I use Aldi’s pork sausage which has a great taste but doesn’t leave that much grease. I don’t use salt because I don’t like it but use a ton of pepper. For those who have never make gravy remember as it sits it gets thicker. I like a thicker gravy so mine is think when we eat it. I love gravy over my hash browns also or fried potatoes with onions if I make them. I am sure this is nothing new, but when I make fried potatoes I put my onions in first cook them for about 10 minutes, then add the potatoes throw a lid on it and the potatoes steam a lot faster. When your potatoes are to your liking lid comes off and the potatoes brown right up again to your liking. I love this breakfast and it is even better for dinner. I only eat this twice a year. I have lost over 200 pounds so I plane high carbs meals that I love to 2 times a year. Another favorite of mine is chicken n dumplings but always make more dumplings then chicken. We like the dumplings with the broth. Also not that anyone cares my other twice a year foods are fried chicken and fried calf liver. I am sure if I smothered them it might be a tad bit healthier. Look up egg loaf that is an awesome breakfast or lunch. I make mine so when it comes out it is more like French toast with no bread. I grill a slice or 2 in butter and add no sugar maple syrup by Lakantos. Best syrup I have tried with no sugar. Sorry I took over the blog. I will tell you before people ask I am 4’ 11” and at one point weighted almost 400 pounds. I did have surgery and I now weight 133 pounds. I have a ton of skin that needs to come off. If I get it off I will probably weigh only in the 120s. That is a huge surgery I don’t know if I am ready for that. I need a high fat low carb diet as my body only keeps 20% of the fat I eat. I hope everyone has a great day.
Jaime
Saturday 3rd of April 2021
Christina, you are AMAZING! Thank you for sharing your story. I love hearing things like this. =)
Richard Schreiber
Thursday 19th of September 2019
Add more milk when you reheat so that the gravy becomes the consistency that you enjoyed the first time and don't microwave it, reheat it on the stove slowly over a low low flame or medium low on electric.
Jaime
Thursday 19th of September 2019
Ooh, those are great ideas! Thank you for sharing that! =)