Pioneer Woman Sausage Gravy & Biscuits
Pioneer Woman Sausage Gravy & Biscuits is a comforting Southern breakfast classic featuring fluffy, flaky biscuits topped with rich and creamy sausage gravy. This hearty dish combines savory browned sausage and a smooth milk-based gravy, perfect for a warm and satisfying meal any morning. Easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients, it is customizable for spice levels and dietary preferences, making it a beloved recipe for all ages.
- Author: Nina
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Can be adapted for Gluten Free
Sausage Gravy Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (ground pork or turkey)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 to 2 1/2 cups whole milk (warmed)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Biscuits
- 8 buttery, flaky biscuits (homemade or store-bought)
- Brown the Sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breakfast sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until the sausage is nicely browned and fully cooked through, forming the savory base for the gravy.
- Make the Roux: Sprinkle all-purpose flour evenly over the browned sausage in the skillet. Stir continuously for 2 to 3 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste and create a nutty, golden roux that will thicken the gravy.
- Slowly Add Milk: Gradually pour the warmed milk into the skillet while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Continue cooking and stirring until the gravy thickens into a smooth, creamy sauce, which should take several minutes.
- Season and Simmer: Season the gravy with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Let the gravy simmer gently for a few minutes to meld all the flavors together.
- Serve Over Hot Biscuits: Split warm, flaky biscuits and ladle generous portions of sausage gravy on top. The biscuits soak up the creamy gravy, creating a satisfying and comforting breakfast dish.
Notes
- Don’t rush the roux; cooking the flour properly avoids a raw taste and ensures a smooth gravy.
- Use freshly ground black pepper for a bright, sharp flavor complementing the rich sausage.
- Warm your milk before adding to the roux to prevent clumping and create a smoother gravy.
- Choose flaky, buttery biscuits (homemade or quality store-bought) for best gravy absorption.
- If the gravy gets too thick, stir in extra warm milk a little at a time to achieve the desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe with biscuit)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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