Amish Sausage Gravy Recipe
Homemade creamy sausage gravy is easy to make. Pour the gravy over top of your favorite biscuits for a delightful and hearty breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 - 2 lb. ground sausage
- 3 - 4 Tbsp. butter
- 1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
- 5 - 6 c. milk, depending on how thick you like it
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp. Tony's Creole seasoning or seasoned salt
- 3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. ground sage
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large pot.1 - 2 lb. ground sausage
- Add slices of butter and allow it to melt.3 - 4 Tbsp. butter
- Sprinkle the flour over the top of the sausage and butter. Over medium/low heat stir the flour/sausage mixture for several minutes.1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
- While whisking, slowly pour 2 cups of the milk into the pot. Mix until creamy.5 - 6 c. milk, depending on how thick you like it
- Add the remaining milk and seasonings, and bring it to a low boil. Allow the gravy to simmer for a minute until thickened, stirring occasionally so it won't burn.3/4 tsp. Tony's Creole seasoning or seasoned salt, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp. paprika, 1/2 tsp. black pepper, 1/4 tsp. ground sage
- Serve immediately over your favorite biscuits.
Notes
I usually make this recipe with 1 lb. of sausage. But if you want more meat in the gravy, feel free to use 2 lb. of sausage.
You can adjust the amount of milk to your liking. I don't like my gravy too thick and sticky. The gravy will continue to thicken as it sits and cools. You can always add more milk if it gets too thick.
You can use any milk you have on hand.
We like Tony's Creole seasoning (you can find it at Walmart) because it adds a spicy kick. But if spice is not your thing, you can substitute the Tony's with seasoned salt. Or omit the seasoning and add regular salt to taste to taste. Honestly, any of the seasonings are optional. Amish recipes typically only have salt and pepper. I added my own twist because I like more flavor.
You can use any kind of ground sausage. I use Jimmy Dean's because it's less fatty. If your sausage has a higher fat content, you can use less butter. If using sage sausage, you can omit the sage seasoning.
Sausage gravy is also great to eat as leftovers. Warm it in the microwave. And if it seems too thick, add a bit more milk.
For a breakfast variation: Add 7 or 8 diced hard-boiled eggs to the gravy and serve it over toast. We call this creamed eggs.
Nutrition
Serving: 12servingsCalories: 697kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 32gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 985mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 763IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 330mgIron: 3mg
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