Amish Sausage Gravy Recipe for Biscuits and Gravy

Homemade Sausage Gravy for Biscuits

Homemade Amish sausage gravy is the most simple and flavorful country breakfast gravy! This creamy, mouthwatering gravy is made from scratch, with basic ingredients you probably already have on hand. It is perfect with your favorite biscuits for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. And it's ready super fast!

Sausage gravy with my homemade buttermilk biscuits is one of my husband's favorite breakfast meals. It's very easy to make and is a comforting and hearty breakfast that will stick to the ribs.

• Garlic Powder adds a subtle garlic flavor, enhancing its savory profile.
• Tony's Creole Seasoning is a blend of spices, including salt, red pepper, black pepper, chili powder, and garlic. It adds a spicy kick that we love! If spice is not your thing, feel free to replace it with seasoned salt or plain salt.
• Italian Seasoning is a blend of basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary. It adds depth of flavor and a hint of Mediterranean herbs.
• Paprika adds a mild, sweet, and slightly smoky flavor.
• Black Pepper provides a subtle heat. It complements the other spices and adds complexity to the overall flavor profile.
• Ground Sage adds a distinct earthy flavor. It pairs well with sausage, contributing to its traditional taste. (Omit if using sage sausage.)
• Salt enhances the flavors of the other ingredients. Taste the gravy before adding, then add a bit of salt to get the desired flavor

How Do You Make Sausage Gravy?

• The first step to making PA Dutch biscuit gravy is to cook one pound (use 2 lb. if you want more meat) of breakfast sausage.  You can use mild, hot, country, turkey, or any sausage that you prefer. I typically use Jimmy Dean's sausage because it has a lower fat content, and the Hot sausage is my favorite.
• Once the sausage is browned with no pink remaining, you will add the butter slices directly to the cooked sausage and allow it to melt. (When using high-fat content sausage, you can cut back on the amount of butter added.)
• Next, sprinkle the flour over the sausage. Whisk the flour into the sausage and cook, over medium-low heat, stirring for a couple of minutes. The flour and fat mixture is what will allow your gravy to thicken. Cooking the flour mixture for a few minutes will help reduce the doughy flour taste.
• Pour in approximately two cups of milk and whisk until creamy. Continue whisking and add the remaining milk.
• Add the seasonings.  Whisk occasionally, allow the gravy to come to a boil, and simmer for a minute until thickened. The gravy will thicken a bit more as it sits. So, if it seems too thick just add more milk, to get the desired consistency.
• Serve immediately.
• Enjoy the best sausage gravy for biscuits and gravy!

What to Eat With Sausage Gravy

This sausage gravy recipe from scratch made with ground sausage and white creamy milk gravy is excellent served over warm fluffy biscuits. But you could also serve Amish sausage gravy over fried potatoes or hash browns.

For a different twist on breakfast, make this white sausage gravy and add sliced/chopped hard-boiled eggs. This is what we call creamed eggs, and it gets served over toast.

I have another post with 41 ideas of what to serve as sides with sausage gravy and biscuits.

Can You Make Sausage Gravy Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can!  Make the sausage gravy as directed and allow it to cool completely. Then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

To reheat the white sausage gravy, pour it into a saucepan and warm it over low heat while stirring occasionally until heated through. Or you can warm it up in the microwave on the reheat setting, stirring at one-minute intervals.

Can You Freeze Sausage Gravy?

Yes, you can freeze sausage gravy. Cool it completely and store it in an airtight container for up to a couple of months. Remove from the freezer and let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat and enjoy.

Amish Breakfast

Most of the Amish are early-morning risers and hard workers. I grew up on a dairy farm. So my dad used to get up at 4:00 every morning to get the chores started. The animals all got fed, and the cows were milked before breakfast.

So by 7:00, the farmers were hungry for a warm hearty breakfast. Amish sausage gravy over biscuits, along with an egg or two, is a filling breakfast that will give you energy for the day.

A breakfast casserole as well as buttermilk pancakes or waffles are also great breakfast options.

More Amish Breakfast Recipes

• Homemade Amish Granola Recipe
• Amish Homemade Vanilla Yogurt Recipe
• Gluten-Free Amish Homemade Protein Balls
• Amish Wet-bottom Shoofly Pie Recipe

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