House-made Gravy Recipe
Sausage or vegetarian mushroom
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Ingredients
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Sausage Gravy Ingredients
Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy Ingredients
Method
Sausage Gravy Directions
- 1
Cook the sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage, breaking it up with a spatula until it's browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Make a roux
Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir to combine. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to let the flour absorb the fat.
- 3
Add milk
Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Season
Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Stir well and let simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy Directions
- 5
Cook the mushrooms
In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped mushrooms until they are browned and have released their moisture, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Make a roux
Sprinkle the flour over the cooked mushrooms and stir to combine. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flour to absorb the moisture.
- 7
Add vegetable broth
Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 8
Season
Add salt, black pepper, thyme, and garlic powder to taste. Stir well and let simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
