Best 7 Southern Sausage Cream Gravy Recipes

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In the realm of Southern comfort food, few dishes are as iconic and beloved as sausage cream gravy. This rich, flavorful sauce is a staple at breakfast tables across the region, served atop fluffy biscuits, crispy fried chicken, or savory grits. Its creamy texture and savory flavor, punctuated by the spicy kick of sausage, make it an irresistible indulgence.

This article presents a collection of three delectable sausage cream gravy recipes, each with its unique twist on the classic. From a traditional recipe that stays true to Southern roots to a lightened-up version that caters to modern tastes, and a spicy rendition that packs a flavorful punch, these recipes offer something for every palate. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, these step-by-step guides will lead you to sausage cream gravy perfection. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUSAGE GRAVY



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There are certain recipes that are hallmarks of the South's comfort food. From fried chicken to grits, some recipes are non-negotiable Southern staples. And if you ask us, sausage gravy belongs in that tasty canon. If you haven't had homemade sausage gravy since the last time your grandmother made it, you might be surprised to know that it's not as difficult to make as you might think. All it takes is three ingredients plus salt and pepper along with some whisking to whip up this down-home favorite. The trick to a great country gravy is to brown the sausage in a skillet until it has a deep caramelization on the outside. Not only will the sausage taste better, the drippings will have also have a richer, tastier flavor to impart in the roux. Since this recipe uses such few ingredients, it's important to find the best quality of each ingredient that you can. We promise you'll taste the difference if you use a high-quality whole milk from the grocery store or the farmers market. What's the best way to serve it? There's the classic settings like biscuits, chicken fried steak, or grits, but we also like to serve it with shrimp, rice, and a drizzle of Tabasco hot sauce.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces pork sausage
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/3 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

  • Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink. Remove sausage, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
  • Melt butter in skillet. Whisk flour into hot fat until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened. Stir in sausage, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.

SAUSAGE GRAVY



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Sausage Gravy, a simple recipe made from pork sausage and cream and a few other ingredients, is a Southern staple. Serve over warm biscuits, fried chicken or chicken fried bacon.

Provided by Jessica Formicola

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound breakfast sausage
1/4 cup flour
3 cups milk
Seasoned salt and freshly ground pepper
Fresh herbs (, optional)
12 biscuits

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan or skillet, cook breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking apart into crumbles as it cooks.
  • When cooked, approximately 10 minutes, remove meat using a slotted spoon. Remove to a paper towel lined plate. Reserve rendered pork fat.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in flour. Continue to stir until it makes a paste and turns a light brown.
  • Add 1/4 cup milk, whisking or stirring well using the back of a spoon to break apart the flour clumps. Whisk until smooth. Add remaining milk in 3 stages, whisking after each to prevent lumps.
  • Add reserved sausage back to the pan, tossing to combine. Taste the gravy to determine how much seasoned salt is necessary and then add slowly, tasting along to way to determine the correct amount. Follow the same guidelines with black pepper.
  • Spoon over dish of your choice. Or eat with a spoon. I won't judge.
  • If you tried this recipe, swing back through and let us know how you liked it and if you made any variations!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 1042 mg, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOUTHERN-STYLE SAWMILL SAUSAGE GRAVY



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A rich and flavorful Southern-style sawmill gravy with Jimmy Dean® sausage. Serve hot over split biscuits.

Provided by Jessica Lawson

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package Jimmy Dean® Premium Pork Regular Sausage
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
3 ½ cups whole milk, or more as needed
salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
2 dashes hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Add sausage to a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir with a spatula, breaking apart the sausage until cooked and starting to crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add butter, onion powder, and garlic powder; stir until butter is melted.
  • Sprinkle flour over sausage and butter and stir until combined. Reduce heat slightly and cook until thick, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Pour in chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until stock is absorbed and mixture is thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in milk until gravy is hot and bubbly.
  • Season to taste with salt and lots of freshly cracked pepper. If gravy becomes too thick, thin out with more milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 97.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

SOUTHERN SAUSAGE CREAM GRAVY



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Make and share this Southern Sausage Cream Gravy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb pork bulk sausage (Jimmy Dean)
2 tablespoons shortening (Crisco)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups cool milk
6 warm biscuits

Steps:

  • Put the sausage in a large, straight-sided saute pan over medium-heat.
  • As the sausage cooks, crumble into small pieces using a fork.
  • When the sausage crumbles are lightly browned and fully cooked, transfer them and their pan juices to a bowl; set aside.
  • Add the shortening to the hot pan.
  • When the shortening has melted, add the flour, stirring it in slowly with a whisk.
  • Stir constantly and cook the mixture until the flour is slightly browned (about 3-4 minutes).
  • The mixture should smell nutty, not burned.
  • Add in the milk, stirring constantly with a whisk until the gravy comes to a boil.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  • Add the reserved sausage and pan juices to the gravy.
  • Mix well with a wooden spoon, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
  • The gravy should be a medium-thick sauce; if needed, the gravy can be thinned by adding warm milk.
  • Split the biscuits in half; place the halves, split side up on individual plates.
  • Cover generously with warm gravy and serve immediately.

SOUTHERN SAUSAGE GRAVY



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just plain yummmy!!

Provided by Kim Kelemen

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb breakfast sausage
1/2 c butter
1/4 c flour
3-4 c milk, as needed
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Brown sausage in a large skillet. remove sausage but keep drippings. Add butter to same akillet and bring pan to medium to heat.
  • 2. Slowly whisk in flour, stirring constantly till smooth, cooking for about 5 minutes.
  • 3. Slowly whisk in fist 2 cups of milk and mix, till bubbly. continue whisking in milk until you reach your desired consistancy Add salt and pepper to taste and return sausage to gravy.

SOUTHERN SAUSAGE GRAVY



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Nearly twenty years ago we made this a Christmas morning tradition. Without fail, the kids ask "are you making gravy"? It gets them home. I prefer Tennessee Pride as it crumbles finely. If I use maple flavored sausage, I do not add the heavy cream.

Provided by Melissa Buchanan-Smith

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pkg logs of breakfast sausage.
1/2 tsp dried sage
6 Tbsp flour, 6-7 heaping tablespoons
1/2 tsp pepper
4 c milk
1/4 c heavy cream. (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Brown and crumble sausage in a deep dish frying pan. DO NOT drain grease.
  • 2. Add flour. You need to use enough to absorb the grease and coat the meat.
  • 3. Add spices and milk. Cover. Simmer for 30-45 minutes.
  • 4. Add heavy cream and simmer five more minutes.

SOUTHERN SAUSAGE GRAVY



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I love Sausage gravy and biscuits! DH was not a big fan until I made this. True Southern Comfort food! Serve this wonderful Southern-style gravy over hot split and buttered buttermilk biscuits. Biscuits with gravy make a great breakfast with fresh or spiced fruit, Fresh sliced Tomatoes or serve along with a complete breakfast. This recipe is courtesy of Paula Deen.

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces breakfast sausage
2 tablespoons shortening or 2 tablespoons lard
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2-1 3/4 cups milk
salt and pepper, to taste
1 dash cayenne pepper, option

Steps:

  • Cook sausage in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring and breaking up with a spatula. With a slotted spoon, removed the browned crumbled sausage to a paper towel.
  • Add flour, stirring until blended and bubbling. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups milk; continue stirring and cooking until thickened and bubbly. Add the crumbled sausage. If too thick, add a little more milk. Taste and add salt and pepper. Stir in a dash of cayenne pepper, if desired.
  • Serve over hot split and buttered biscuits. Serve sliced tomatoes or fresh fruit with these, or serve as part of a bigger breakfast.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality sausage for the best flavor. Look for a sausage that is made with fresh, ground pork and seasoned with spices like sage, thyme, and pepper.
  • To make the gravy extra creamy, use heavy cream instead of milk. You can also add a tablespoon of butter or olive oil to the pan before adding the sausage to help prevent it from sticking.
  • If you want a thicker gravy, simmer it for a longer period of time. The gravy will thicken as it simmers, so taste it frequently and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • Serve the gravy over biscuits, mashed potatoes, or chicken fried steak. You can also use it as a dip for fried okra or onion rings.

Conclusion:

Southern Sausage Cream Gravy is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy, creamy, or thick, this gravy is sure to please everyone at the table.

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