How to Make Country Gravy
Country gravy is a savory sauce made with sausage and milk. It's good with biscuits and fried chicken.
The gravy is made by cooking sausage and bacon in a pan, then adding flour and milk. The mixture is simmered until it's thick.
The finished gravy can be served hot, garnished with green onion.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 17, 2026Share
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Country gravy is a savory sauce made with sausage and milk. It's good with biscuits and fried chicken.
The gravy is made by cooking sausage and bacon in a pan, then adding flour and milk. The mixture is simmered until it's thick.
The finished gravy can be served hot, garnished with green onion.
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Ingredients 8
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces breakfast sausage links, casings removed and meat broken up
4 strips bacon, sliced crosswise
0.5 cup chopped green onions (light parts only)
0.33333334326744 cup packed all-purpose flour
2.5 cups cold milk
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 8 ounces breakfast sausage and 4 strips sliced bacon. Cook until the sausage is browned and the bacon is almost crisp, about 10 minutes. Add 0.5 cup chopped green onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
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Stir 0.33333334326744 cup flour into the meat mixture, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, until it's well combined and pasty. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often.
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Whisk 2.5 cups cold milk into the meat mixture, about 1 cup at a time. Continue whisking until the gravy starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
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Simmer the gravy over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it's thick and the flavors have blended, 10 to 15 minutes. Garnish with green onion and cayenne pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 362 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 25g
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Saturated Fat 11g
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Cholesterol 70mg
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Sodium 857mg
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Total Carbohydrate 17g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 17g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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