Alton Brown Sausage Gravy Recipe

This Alton Brown Sausage Gravy Recipe is a rich and peppery Southern classic, which uses breakfast sausage and whole milk for a creamy, savory finish. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 15 minutes.

Alton Brown Sausage Gravy Recipe Ingredients

• 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How To Make Alton Brown Sausage Gravy

1. Cook the sausage: Crumble sausage into a cast iron skillet and brown over medium heat until fully cooked. Remove sausage and drain, leaving 2 tablespoons of fat in the pan.
2. Make the roux: Whisk flour into the remaining fat. Cook for 3 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly.
3. Add the milk: Remove pan from heat and slowly whisk in the milk a little at a time until smooth.
4. Simmer the gravy: Return skillet to medium-high heat and bring mixture to a simmer, whisking occasionally until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
5. Finish and season: Stir the cooked sausage back into the gravy. Season with salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Serve hot over toast or biscuits.

Recipe Tips

• Can I make this ahead of time?
  Yes, reheat slowly on the stove with a splash of milk to loosen it.
• How to avoid lumpy gravy:
  Whisk the milk in gradually off the heat and stir constantly to keep it smooth.
• What sausage works best?
  Use a plain or mildly seasoned bulk breakfast sausage for the best flavor balance.
• Can I make this gluten-free?
  Yes, substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for the all-purpose flour.

What To Serve With Sausage Gravy

This gravy is best served hot over:

• Buttermilk biscuits
• Toasted English muffins
• Hash browns
• Scrambled eggs
• Fried chicken cutlets

How To Store Sausage Gravy

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Reheat: Warm gently on the stove or in the microwave. Add a splash of milk to thin if needed.

Sausage Gravy Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 410
• Fat: 32g
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Protein: 18g
• Sodium: 520mg
• Sugar: 3g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use pre-cooked sausage?
Yes, but you’ll need to add about 2 tablespoons of butter or oil to make the roux.

Why is my gravy too thick?
Add a bit more milk while stirring to loosen it to your desired consistency.

Can I freeze sausage gravy?
Yes, but texture may change. Reheat slowly and whisk well after thawing.

Is whole milk necessary?
Whole milk gives the richest flavor, but 2% can be used in a pinch.

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• Alton Brown Pound Cake Recipe
• Alton Brown English Muffins Recipe
• Alton Brown Sweet Potato Pie Recipe