Pioneer Woman Sausage Gravy
This classic Pioneer Woman sausage gravy is made with ground breakfast sausage, milk, flour, garlic powder, and black pepper. Rich, creamy, and perfect served over warm biscuits for a hearty Southern-style breakfast or brunch.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb mild ground breakfast sausage
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 8 freshly baked biscuits for serving
Instructions
Brown the sausage:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground sausage. Cook until fully browned, breaking it apart with a spoon or spatula as it cooks. Do not drain the rendered fat, as it serves as the base for the gravy.
Add the flour:
- Sprinkle the all-purpose flour evenly over the cooked sausage. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir continuously for 1–2 minutes to coat the sausage in the flour and allow it to absorb the fat, forming a thickened base.
Season the mixture:
- Add the garlic powder, along with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir until the seasonings are well combined with the sausage and flour.
Incorporate the milk:
- Slowly pour in the whole milk while whisking steadily to avoid lumps. Continue stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and begins to thicken, about 5–8 minutes. Lower the heat slightly if needed to prevent scorching.
Serve immediately:
- Once the sausage gravy has thickened to your desired consistency, remove it from the heat. Spoon generously over warm, freshly baked biscuits and serve immediately.
Notes
To Make This Recipe Gluten-Free: To prepare a gluten-free version of this sausage gravy, replace the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend that contains xanthan gum or another binding agent. Additionally, ensure your breakfast sausage is certified gluten-free, as some pre-seasoned varieties may contain gluten-based fillers or flavorings. Follow the same preparation steps, whisking carefully to achieve a smooth, thickened texture.