Sausage Gravy Recipe – Classic Southern Breakfast

Looking for a hearty and comforting Southern breakfast? This homemade sausage gravy recipe, inspired by the Pioneer Woman, is the perfect pairing for warm, fluffy biscuits. With simple ingredients and rich flavor, it’s the ultimate comfort food recipe you can make at home in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients for Sausage Gravy

1 pound breakfast sausage (choose mild or hot, depending on your taste)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3–4 cups whole milk (plus more if needed for consistency)
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper (or more, to taste)
12 buttermilk biscuits, cooked and warmed, for serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook the Sausage
Tear the breakfast sausage into small pieces with your fingers and place in a large heavy skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until browned and no longer pink. Reduce heat to medium-low.
Add the Flour
Sprinkle half the flour over the cooked sausage and stir well to coat. Gradually add the remaining flour, stirring until it’s absorbed. Let it cook for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Make the Gravy
Slowly pour in the milk while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Continue cooking the sausage gravy, stirring frequently, until it thickens — about 10–12 minutes.
Season and Adjust
Stir in seasoned salt and black pepper. If the gravy thickens too much, add a splash of milk to loosen it. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve with Biscuits
Spoon the rich, creamy sausage gravy generously over warm biscuits. Serve immediately for a classic biscuits and gravy breakfast.

Tips for the Best Sausage Gravy

For extra flavor, use spicy sausage and add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Always stir constantly while adding milk to prevent clumps.
Double the recipe if serving a crowd — perfect for family brunch or holiday breakfast.

Serving Ideas

This Southern-style sausage gravy is traditionally served over fluffy biscuits, but you can also enjoy it:

Over hash browns or home fries
On top of scrambled eggs
With grits for a true Southern meal

✅ This Sausage Gravy recipe is an easy, budget-friendly breakfast idea that’s guaranteed to please the whole family.