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Pioneer Woman Sausage Gravy

A rich, creamy, Southern-style sausage gravy perfect for biscuits, brunch, or cozy breakfasts.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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  • 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground sausage in a skillet, breaking it into crumbles.
  2. Add butter and stir until melted.
  3. Sprinkle in the flour and stir to form a roux.
  4. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking to avoid lumps.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  6. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened.
  7. Serve warm over biscuits.

Notes

Adjust thickness with more milk as needed.