A Comforting Breakfast Classic
Breakfast has a way of bringing people together. In Ohio and across the Midwest, few dishes feel as familiar as a hearty sausage gravy recipe served over biscuits.
This meal is simple, filling, and always satisfying. It’s the kind of food you remember from mornings at grandma’s table or from a small-town diner where the coffee never stops pouring. Sausage gravy doesn’t try to be fancy—it just makes you feel at home.
A Little History of Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
The story of sausage gravy and biscuits goes back to the late 1800s in the Southern Appalachian region. It was a working-class breakfast, especially for lumberjacks, mill workers, and farmers who needed a cheap, filling meal before long days of labor.
Families used what they had: pork sausage, flour, and milk. By stretching a small amount of sausage with drippings, flour, and milk, they could make a rich, hearty gravy that poured easily over fresh biscuits. It was a way to feed a hungry household without wasting a thing.
As people moved north and west, they carried the recipe with them. In Ohio and throughout the Midwest, it became a weekend tradition and a diner favorite. Today, it’s known as a classic comfort food, tied to family kitchens and friendly gatherings.
Simple Sausage Gravy Recipe
This recipe is quick to make, and it’s a hit with home cooks everywhere.
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk (2% works too)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste (Optional substitute Seasoning Salt for traditional salt)
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly. Leave the drippings in the pan.
- Sprinkle flour over the sausage and stir well. Cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Slowly stir in the milk, a little at a time, until smooth. Keep stirring as it thickens.
- Add salt and plenty of black pepper. Taste and adjust.
- Simmer for 5–10 minutes on low heat until the gravy reaches the desired thickness.
Spoon the gravy over fresh, warm biscuits and serve immediately.
A Breakfast That Sticks With You
This sausage gravy recipe has been part of family kitchens for generations. It’s hearty, easy to make, and perfect for weekends when you want to slow down and enjoy the morning.
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