Hubby's All Time Favorite Sausage Gravy

Parrot Head Mama's Note:

My husband spent some time living down south while he was in the Coast Guard. His all time favorite dish from that area is "Biscuits and Gravy". I tried for 8 years, unsuccessfully, to come up with a version of sausage gravy to satisfy his craving and fond remembrances of "southern" sausage gravy. Until I found this little gem. It's a combination of a few recipes posted in response to a request I made in the 'Zaar "Recipe Request" form last year. I make it with MaryAlice's Baking Powder Biscuits (#87258) every time.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb bulk pork sausage
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash nutmeg
• 1 dash poultry seasoning
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce (optional)

Directions:

1. Cook sausage and onion in skillet over medium heat.
2. Drain all but 2 tablespoons drippings.
3. Stir flour into sausage and drippings. Cook until golden.
4. Gradually stir in milk and seasonings.
5. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thick.

Reviews

[Catnip46]

To save time I used a package of Brown & Serve Sausage (hot & spicy pork and turkey). I used a lot more than a dash of nutmeg and poultry seasoning trying to get some taste to it. The nutmeg gave it a nice touch. Next time I'll also add a lot more onions. I also added some dried parsley and some garlic powder. I think adding some cheese would be good too.

[mizjmassie]

This is pretty darn good and probably my favorite. I do use a lot of fresh ground pretty because we love it and just a pinch of nutmeg.

[AmyZoe]

This is my favorite gravy recipe from Taste of Home. The flavors are outstanding. Even if you never made gravy before and are afraid of it , you can't screw this one up.