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Pioneer Woman Sausage Gravy

A rich, creamy, peppery Southern-style sausage gravy inspired by Pioneer Woman’s classic homestyle recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pioneer Woman Sausage Gravy
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage
  • 2 tbsp butter optional
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3-4 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp black pepper or more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it browns.
  2. Add butter for extra richness and let it melt.
  3. Sprinkle flour over sausage and stir to coat; cook 1–2 minutes.
  4. Slowly add milk while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  5. Season with black pepper, salt, and optional spices.
  6. Simmer until thickened, adding more milk as needed.
  7. Serve over warm biscuits or breakfast potatoes.

Notes

Taste before salting—sausage varies in saltiness. Add milk to adjust consistency when reheating.