Sausage Gravy Breakfast Skillet

Name: Sausage Gravy Breakfast Skillet
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb bulk breakfast pork sausage, casings removed; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 2 tsp fresh sage leaves (optional), minced

A Southern-style skillet of crumbled pork sausage smothered in thick, peppered cream gravy, served straight from the pan for a hearty weekend breakfast. Spoon it over biscuits or eat it on its own.

25 minEasyServes 4540 cal/serving

AmericanBreakfastStovetopStandardHigh ProteinLow CarbEgg-FreeNut-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb bulk breakfast pork sausage, casings removed
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tsp fresh sage leaves (optional), minced

Instructions

1

Heat a large cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb bulk breakfast pork sausage (casings removed) and cook, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and no pink remains, about 8 minutes. Check that the internal temperature reads 160°F (71°C). Use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage to a plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
2

Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the pan drippings. Once melted, sprinkle 1/4 cup all-purpose flour over the fat and whisk constantly for 1 to 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
3

Pour in 3 cups whole milk slowly while whisking continuously, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Continue whisking until the gravy is smooth and thickened, about 5 to 6 minutes.
4

Return the sausage crumbles to the gravy. Stir to combine. If using, add 2 tsp minced fresh sage leaves (optional) and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional).
5

Season generously with 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper and 1/2 tsp salt. Taste and adjust - the gravy should be boldly peppered.
6

Serve immediately over split biscuits, toast, or hash browns.

Questions

Can I make Sausage Gravy Breakfast Skillet dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 cups whole milk. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Sausage Gravy Breakfast Skillet gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Sausage Gravy Breakfast Skillet keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Sausage Gravy Breakfast Skillet?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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