Ohhhh yes đ nothing says hearty Southern breakfast like Pioneer Womanâstyle sausage gravyârich, creamy, and loaded with flavor. Letâs make it just like her recipe.
đž Pioneer Woman Sausage Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 3â4 tbsp butter (optional, for extra richness)
- Âź cup all-purpose flour
- 2â2½ cups whole milk (adjust for thickness)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of cayenne or paprika for depth
- Biscuits (to serve)
Instructions
- Cook sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and crumbled. Drain excess grease if necessary, leaving a few tablespoons for flavor.
- Add butter (optional): Stir in butter for richness.
- Make roux: Sprinkle flour over sausage. Stir constantly 1â2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Add milk: Slowly pour in milk while stirring. Continue to cook, stirring often, until gravy thickens.
- Season: Taste and add salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne/paprika.
- Serve: Pour over freshly baked biscuits.
đĽ Pro Tips
- Consistency: Add more milk if too thick; cook a bit longer if too thin.
- Flavor booster: Let sausage brown really wellâthose browned bits = flavor gold.
- Make ahead: Reheat gently, adding milk to thin if needed.
- Optional extras: SautĂŠed onions or mushrooms in the sausage for variation.
đ˝ď¸ Serving Ideas
- Classic biscuits and gravy
- Over fried potatoes for a breakfast skillet
- With eggs on top for extra decadence
If you want, I can give a shortcut 15-minute version that still tastes just like Pioneer Womanâs but is easier for weekday mornings.
Do you want me to do that?
