This is the perfect sausage gravy recipe for Saturday morning, or any other morning, for that matter. Having a good-quality sausage as part of any meal is a real treat. My parents used to make their sausage, and I loved it. I’ve found this Jimmy Dean sausage to be a close second.
I like sausage patties, and Mark likes his link style, but any sausage version can bring us smiles. I hope you can use this updated post from July 2021. You can buy a large sausage tube, break it down, and freeze it in the amount your family will use. It’s a recipe we can stretch to feed more people. How to Make Biscuits
I try to bring new and adventurous recipes for you to try. If you like sausage, gravy, and possibly biscuits or toast in combination, you’ve got a recipe that will bring the whole family around for seconds. Enjoy! In case you missed this post, Pork Breakfast Sausage
Kitchen Tools You May Need:
- Cast Iron Frying Pan
- Spatula
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Cup Pitcher
Sausage Gravy Recipe
Step One: Gather Ingredients
I always gather all the ingredients listed in the recipe before starting so I can check them off the list. I don’t want to miss any essential items that would contribute to the final product’s success.
Step Two: Cook Sausage
I had Mark cook the sausage in my 12″ cast iron pan. We use it all the time to cook so many different things. It heats and cooks very consistently on my natural gas stove. Mark made sure the sausage was broken up into small pieces, not only so it could be cooked all the way through but also so the pieces were small enough to mix with the other ingredients easily.
Step Three: Make Sure Meat is Fully Cooked
As you can see below, we ensured the sausage was cooked until thoroughly done and safe to eat. (145°F) = (62°C) It took a few minutes, but being safe is worth it. The picture below shows that this Jimmy Dean sausage had no greasy texture, just high-quality meat.
Be aware that Jimmy Dean sausage and sausage from other vendors come in various flavors. As you experiment with this recipe, don’t be afraid to try out the variety of offerings. Note that I used the “regular” flavor for today’s recipe.
Step Four: Stir in Flour
The next step is to stir in the flour. I wasn’t sure how well this would work in the cast iron pan, but it worked out great.
Step Five: Stir Til Flour Mixes
When thoroughly mixed with the sausage, the flour disappears and is ready for the milk to be added. Note that the sausage stays in pieces as you mix it in the flour, just the way you want it.
Step Six: Add Milk
For years, we’ve been making “cream chipped beef on toast” as a special treat for family, so I was used to adding milk to recipes that called for a “sauce” that thickens as it’s heated. That’s precisely what happened here. We stirred the milk, flour, and sausage mixture until it had the consistency of gravy.
Step Seven: Stir to Thicken
As you can see, the heated mixture becomes gravy, just right as a topping. We let it simmer for a few minutes just to be sure.
Step Eight: Cook Biscuits
While the sausage gravy was made, I cooked some light and fluffy biscuits. It was timed just right so we could top the biscuits with the sausage gravy for dinner while they were hot and tasty. With a bit of salt and pepper to bring out the sausage flavor, we had plenty to eat and thoroughly enjoyed the texture and savory taste.
Finished Product
Sausage Gravy Recipe
Sausage Gravy Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 16-0unce package sausage (I bought Jimmy Dean Regular Flavor)
- 1/3 cup white flour
- 3 cups milk (I used whole milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
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Brown the sausage in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until cooked through (145°F) = (62°C). Crumble the meat with a spatula as it cooks.
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Continue frying the meat until you no longer see any pink, stir often.
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When the sausage is completely cooked, sprinkle the flour on the meat and add the milk, stirring constantly.
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Cook until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over biscuits or toast.
How do I store this after making it?
Let it cool down, and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
How long will it be good in the refrigerator?
It will keep 2-3 days in your refrigerator.
Are There Some Health Benefits of Eating Sausage?
No one can claim that sausage falls into the “health food” category of meal options. There are specific concerns about the amount of fat and salt typically found in sausage. But it would be best to consider that sausage has some healthy aspects. First, niacin is one of the best nutrients for healthy skin, hair, and eyes. Sausage can provide up to 40% of your recommended daily amount.
Since most sausage is made from pork, you get high protein levels when you have sausage as part of your meal. Sausage is for you if you want to help build your muscle mass and maintain healthy tissue.
Healthy blood requires vitamin B-12 and iron to stay strong. These nutrients are essential for building healthy red blood cells and have other critical blood benefits. Sausage has a significant amount of these nutrients.
Can Sausage Gravy Be Made From Other Meats?
As mentioned above, trying different kinds of sausage, mainly made from various meat options, could be a fun adventure. Besides pork, you can purchase sausage made from beef, veal, turkey, and chicken. Those who try to limit their meat intake should research sausage eaten by their vegan friends.
You’ll probably find sausage options made with tofu (bean curd). Sure, each meat or meatless variation will have a different flavor and texture, but they all tend to be tasty when it’s sausage.
Can this recipe be frozen?
I have never frozen it after making it since we tend to eat it all—yummy! If you think you won’t eat the amount in the recipe, you may consider dividing the sausage package and freezing the other half. Then, cut the recipe in half. Fresh is best, in my opinion.
Final Word
Some people think sausage is best eaten in the morning as a breakfast meal. I love sausage in many variations, including sandwiches, a topping on a salad, quiche, and pizza. Be willing to try many offerings where the sausage is the main meat ingredient; you won’t be sorry. I hope you enjoy this sausage gravy recipe as much as we do; it’s delicious! Please let me know how you like to use your sausage, and I’ll share your ideas with my other readers. May God bless this world, Linda
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