Pioneer Woman Sausage Gravy

Okay, y’all, gather ’round because I’ve got the comfort food recipe that’ll make your heart happy and your pants a little tighter (in the best way possible). We’re diving into some good-old hearty, stick-to-your-ribs Pioneer Woman Sausage Gravy. I’m talkin’ white sauce infused with plenty of crispy, spicy sausage bits that you can spoon right over some fluffy homemade biscuits. This is the Southern breakfast hug we all need once in a while.

Let me spill a little tea on why this sausage gravy is basically a love letter in food form. Imagine a cold Sunday morning when the family’s still wrapped like burritos in their blankets. You whip up this savory goodness, and suddenly, the smell drags everyone out of bed. Yup, it happened here last weekend! My husband pointed to his empty plate with a dramatic sigh like, “I can’t go back to regular breakfasts after this.” Dramatic, yes. True, totally yes.

Why You’ll Love This Pioneer Woman Sausage Gravy

– It’s a breakfast you can wear pajama pants for—no judgement zone.
– It fills your kitchen with an aroma that’ll make your neighbors question their life choices.
– Spices? Check. Creaminess? Double Check. Cowboy-level satisfaction? Heck yeah.

How to Make It

Alright, friend, grab your pan and heat it up because we’re going to brown some spicy sausage first. Don’t worry if you splatter a little, it’s part of the charm. Once the sausage is looking all golden and crispy, toss in some flour. If you accidentally sneeze and add too much, whoops—I mean, no one’s gonna notice.

Next, stir in some milk, a little at a time. Seriously, pour it slow… unless you want a milk tidal wave. Let it cook down till it’s thick enough to coat the back of your spoon in a gravy hug. Salt? Pepper? Taste it like you’re auditioning for a cooking show—own that role.

Ingredient Notes

– Sausage: Go wild! Use your fave—spicy, mild, or the one that’s been sitting in your fridge too long.
– Flour: The thickener that keeps it all together, like that good friend who won’t spill your secrets.
– Milk: The creamy river that turns this into actual gravy. Skimping here is like buying a ticket but skipping the movie.

Recipe Steps

1. Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Sprinkle in flour; stir to coat sausage.
3. Gradually pour in milk, stirring continuously.
4. Cook until the gravy thickens, then season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve hot over biscuits.

What to Serve It With

This gravy begs for homemade biscuits like peanut butter needs jelly. Or just spoon it into your mouth—ain’t nobody watching.

Tips & Mistakes

Pros will tell you not to add milk too quickly. I’ll tell you, don’t instagram while stirring—gravy can sense inattention.

Storage Tips

Got leftovers? Lucky duck. Plop it in an airtight thingy and refrigerate. Next morning, scrape it out and heat it up. If you nibble it cold as a midnight snack, no one here will judge. Swear.

Variations and Substitutions

Got no milk? I’ve winged it with almond milk in the past. Needed a thicker sauce and was too lazy to measure? More flour, less panic. Ravaged fridge? Switch out sausage for bacon or mushrooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pioneer Woman Sausage Gravy

A rich and creamy southern-style sausage gravy perfect over flaky biscuits for a hearty breakfast.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
• ▢ 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 4 cups whole milk warmed
• ▢ 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
• ▢ 0.5 tsp salt

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and fully cooked, about 7 minutes.
• Sprinkle the flour evenly over the sausage and stir to combine; cook for 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
• Slowly pour in the warm milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
• Simmer the gravy gently until thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
• Serve hot over freshly baked biscuits.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce when serving.