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    Home » Our latest posts » Sauces

    Country Gravy: Classic Southern Comfort Food

    February 11, 2020 Filed Under: Breakfast and Brunch, Condiments, Sauces

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    Southern Country Gravy is a simple milk gravy made with sausage or bacon. Great on biscuits, country fried steak, grits, hash browns, etc.

    Country Gravy with Sausage or Bacon is a delicious milk gravy made extra flavorful with sausage or bacon.

    biscuits and country gravy with text overlay "country gravy with sausage"

    In honor of Mom's first birthday in heaven, I am refreshing this post for one of her favorite comfort foods: biscuits and gravy. She rarely made it at home because she hated making gravy. But, she definitely ordered it whenever it was on the menu when we went out to eat.

    Ways to Use Country Gravy with Sausage

    You can find Cousin Linda's biscuit recipe here. Or use your own favorite recipe or buy the refrigerator ones at the store. But, Linda's recipe is pretty awesome.

    You could also use it with country fried steak or fried chicken. Or on some pancakes, waffles, hash browns or grits.

    Southern Country Gravy with Sausage

    biscuits and country gravy with text overlay "country gravy with sausage"
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound sausage or bacon
    • ¼ cup flour
    • 3-4 cups milk
    • pepper (to taste)

    Instructions
     

    • Chop bacon or crumble sausage depending on which you are using. Cook in a large saucepan over medium. DO NOT pour off grease.
    • Add flour gradually, stirring constantly. Cook for a minute or two.
    • Gradually whisk in 3 cups of milk. Cook until gravy thickens. Add additional milk to thin as needed. Add pepper to taste.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Lynda Hardy

      September 12, 2017 at 11:19 am

      Biscuits and gravy reminds me of my years living in Tx (north of Dallas) like almost nothing else except maybe Chicken Fried Steak with that same gravy!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        September 12, 2017 at 12:27 pm

        My mom suggested Country Fried Steak, but I hate to fry. I only have it when someone else makes it.

    2. P~

      September 12, 2017 at 11:45 am

      This is some pretty serious comfort food right here! Everything is better with biscuits and gravy! <3 P~

      Reply
      • Audrey

        September 12, 2017 at 12:28 pm

        It's hard not to be happy with a big plate of them in front of you.

    3. Wendy Klik

      September 12, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      Well that's a big plate of comfort right there and we all need some comfort after the hits we've been taking.

      Reply
      • Audrey

        September 12, 2017 at 12:29 pm

        Ain't that the truth.

    4. Jenne

      September 12, 2017 at 12:50 pm

      This is such a staple of the south to me. I love biscuits and gravy. Going to have to try your recipe.

      Reply
      • Audrey

        September 12, 2017 at 12:52 pm

        Definitely a staple in my family.

    5. Jane, The Heritage Cook

      September 12, 2017 at 1:14 pm

      This is definitely the epitome of comfort foods and one I am now totally dreaming about!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        September 13, 2017 at 8:52 am

        I admit I had it twice, but that was just to get the perfect photograph 😉

    6. Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids

      September 12, 2017 at 1:22 pm

      I love biscuits and gravy. Your recipe looks both simple and delicious!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        September 13, 2017 at 8:52 am

        Thanks, Val.

    7. Colleen

      September 12, 2017 at 3:05 pm

      The breakfast of champions!!! Looks wonderful!

      Reply
    8. Anne

      September 12, 2017 at 4:02 pm

      Yum! Southern Comfort food.

      Reply
    9. Carlee

      September 12, 2017 at 7:45 pm

      Talk about food as comfort. This is it! My husband isn't a biscuit fan but I could eat a good biscuit with every meal and even better if it's biscuits and gravy! What a perfect tribute <3

      Reply
    10. Kris ~ Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies

      September 13, 2017 at 6:48 pm

      A plate of your biscuits and gravy would be the perfect way to start the day. Especially if there's bacon in that gravy 🙂

      Reply
      • Audrey

        September 14, 2017 at 10:19 am

        Mmmm, bacon!

    11. Cookaholic Wife

      September 14, 2017 at 10:52 am

      I've never had this but I've always wanted to try it.

      Reply
    12. Rhonda

      September 20, 2017 at 11:58 pm

      Sausage Gravy, comfort food in my neck of the woods. I love your recipe, simple and delicious. Please share your recipes on my Sunday's Best linkup. Starts every Saturday at 8:00 pm EST.

      Reply
      • Audrey

        September 23, 2017 at 8:37 am

        I will have to check out your link up. Thanks for stopping by.

    13. Marilyn Lesniak

      February 11, 2020 at 3:23 pm

      Thank you for hosting! This is what I featured the week of 2-3 to 2-7 on my blog. On Tuesday was Addiction Chocolate Cake. It tastes like a giant Ding Dong. Wednesday I featured a Banana Chocolate Chip Cake worthy of replacing any loaf style Banana Bread. Thursday I featured Slice of Heaven Cake. If you like caramel and snickers candy bars you need to grab this recipe. And winding up Cake Week I posted How to Pipe Frosting. It is part of my Tip Friday Series.

      Reply
    14. Erin Vasicek

      March 01, 2020 at 3:38 pm

      I cannot resist a good biscuits and gravy dish

      Reply
    15. Amy (Savory Moments)

      March 02, 2020 at 12:26 pm

      We love biscuits and gravy! We have it for brunch every Christmas and other times as well. Such a hearty and delicious dish!

      Reply

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