Country Gravy Recipe: Creamy and Peppery
Creamy country gravy with a peppery kick.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sausage drippings or butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder optional
- ¼ tsp onion powder optional
- 8 oz cooked sausage optional
- Optional: Parsley or chives
- Suggested Pairings: Biscuits coffee
Instructions
- Cook sausage (if using); reserve 1/4 cup drippings or melt butter.
- Whisk in flour; cook 1-2 min until golden.
- Gradually add warm milk, whisking to avoid lumps.
- Simmer 3-5 min until thickened; add salt, pepper, seasonings, and sausage.
- Serve over biscuits; garnish with parsley; pair with coffee.
Notes
- Warm milk to prevent lumps.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days, freeze for 1 month.
- Try a vegetarian variation.
- Pair with fried chicken.