In this quick and easy Breakfast Sausage Gravy; browned pork breakfast sausage, creamy, peppery gravy tops either homemade drop biscuits or buttermilk biscuits. This recipe serves 4 to 8 depending (see recipe card notes).

Easy Breakfast Sausage Gravy

This is one of the only recipes I know by heart.

Probably because it has only 5 ingredients, one skillet and bare minimum labor is required. However this recipe is cozy, soul-warming and makes for a satisfying breakfast or brunch component. And bonus (!!!), this decadent-plate-of-delicousness takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. It starts with browning pork breakfast sausage, stirring in a little flour and pouring in some milk. Stir and simmer until thick and then spoon over warm, out-of-the-oven biscuits. SO easy!

Easy Breakfast Sausage Gravy

Casual enough for Sunday morning but special enough to serve at Christmas brunch.

ingredients for Easy Breakfast Sausage Gravy

To Make This Easy Sausage Gravy You Will Need:

  • pork breakfast sausageFor ease use store-bought or refer to this recipe for making your own!
  • unbleached all-purpose flourThis helps to thicken the gravy.
  • milkI like to use either whole milk or half & half.
  • freshly ground black pepperAdds distinct bite and flavor.
  • biscuits (for serving) – Use either homemade drop biscuits or buttermilk biscuits.
  • chives (optional – for serving) – This adds a delicious subtle fresh onion flavor.

add breakfast sausage to skillet

In a 10-inch skillet, add 1 pound breakfast sausage.

break up sausage and cook until fully cooked and browned

Use a wooden spatula to break up the sausage in to small crumbles. Cook until no longer pink and browned in spots.

sprinkle with flour

When the sausage is completely brown simply sprinkle 1/4 cup of unbleached all-purpose flour over top.

stir until flour is absorbed

Stir and cook until the flour is completely absorbed.

pour in milk

Reduce the meat to medium-low and pour in 2 cups of whole milk or half & half. You can use a lesser fat milk, however it may affect the creaminess.

simmer on low until thickened

Stir occasionally, while at a low small simmer, until thickened to desired consistency.

season with freshly ground black pepper

Lastly, taste and season with freshly ground black pepper. If your sausage gravy gets too thick, thin it out with a splash or two of milk or half & half.

Easy Breakfast Sausage Gravy over Biscuits

Serve spoonfuls over warm flakey biscuits. I like to sprinkle with a little snipped fresh chives for a deliciously subtle onion flavor.

Prepare to fall in love.

Easy Breakfast Sausage Gravy

Recipe Tips:

If serving over homemade buttermilk biscuits or drop biscuits, you may want to consider doubling the sausage gravy recipe as homemade biscuits are larger than store-bought/frozen biscuits.

Easy Breakfast Sausage Gravy

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Easy Breakfast Sausage Gravy

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Yield: 4 servings

Easy Breakfast Sausage Gravy Over Biscuits

In this quick and easy Breakfast Sausage Gravy; browned pork breakfast sausage, creamy, peppery gravy tops either homemade drop biscuits or buttermilk biscuits.  Serves 4 to 8 depending.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork breakfast sausage
  • 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk, or sub with half & half
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 12 whole biscuits, for serving

Instructions 

  • IIn a 10-inch skillet, add 1 pound breakfast sausage. Cook over medium heat to render out the fat. Continue to cook the sausage until no longer pink and browned in spots.
  • Once browned, sprinkle the flour, stirring until the fat in the pan has completely absorbed the flour.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the whole milk (or half & half).
  • Stir occasionally, while at a low bubble, until thickened to desired consistency. (if too thick, add more milk or half & half)
  • Season with black pepper to taste.
  • Serve a few spoonfulls over biscuits (see notes).

Notes

If using my drop biscuit recipe, you may want to consider doubling this breakfast gravy recipe.
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 457kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 35g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 96mg, Sodium: 796mg, Potassium: 479mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 283IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 163mg, Iron: 2mg