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Bowl of Southern sausage gravy served with biscuits

Southern Sausage Gravy

A delicious and comforting Southern sausage gravy made with hot and spicy breakfast sausage, perfect for serving over biscuits or grits.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound hot and spicy breakfast sausage Choose a high-quality sausage for the best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 3-3½ cups whole milk Add more for a thinner gravy.
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama® seasoning Use more or less based on spice preference.
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • to taste none Salt and pepper

Method
 

Cooking the Sausage
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the breakfast sausage, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks until browned.
Making the Gravy
  1. Once the sausage is fully cooked, introduce the butter, allowing it to melt.
  2. Sprinkle the flour, Slap Ya Mama®, black pepper, and garlic powder over the sausage, stirring well to ensure it’s coated evenly.
  3. Let the mixture cook for about 2-3 minutes before gradually pouring in the milk.
  4. Stir continuously until fully incorporated.
  5. Reduce the heat and let the gravy simmer until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Notes

Serve the gravy over freshly baked biscuits or grits. For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to two months. Add a splash of milk when reheating if it thickens too much.