I’m a big fan of this creamy sausage gravy recipe and I think you will be, too! We keep it super classic. I love using our homemade breakfast sausage when I have it on hand. The hint of onion, sage, and maple syrup in the sausage is so delicious in the gravy.
12 ounces breakfast sausage, try homemade breakfast sausage
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup minced onion
1 teaspoon chopped thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups milk
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Black pepper, to taste
1 batch homemade fluffy biscuits
Melt the butter in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until brown. Use a whisk to break up the sausage into small, crumbly pieces.
Just before the sausage browns, add in the onion and thyme.
When the sausage is brown and the onions are translucent, whisk in the flour until smooth.
Pour in half of the milk and whisk to a smooth consistency. Once it thickens, add the rest of the milk and season it with salt.
Whisk together and bring to a simmer for a few minutes.
Pour over freshly baked biscuits or sautéed potatoes. Garnish with fresh ground black pepper.