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Bob Evans Sausage Gravy Recipe

Published: April 23, 2025 Prep Time: About 10 minutes Cook Time: About 15 minutes Total Time: About 25 minutes Serves: 6 Difficulty: Easy Category: Breakfast Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Cook breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks
  2. Continue cooking until sausage is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes
  3. Remove sausage from skillet with a slotted spoon, leaving the drippings in the pan
  4. Add butter to the sausage drippings and melt over medium heat
  5. Sprinkle flour over the drippings and whisk constantly for 2-3 minutes to create a roux
  6. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps
  7. Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper
  8. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir to combine
  9. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until gravy thickens
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed
  11. Serve hot over biscuits or toast

Special Notes

This classic Southern-style sausage gravy is perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch. The key to smooth gravy is whisking constantly while adding the milk and cooking the roux until it's golden brown. For extra richness, you can use half-and-half instead of whole milk. Leftover gravy can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.