Sausage Gravy for a Crowd
Want to make biscuits and gravy for a large group and need to know how much gravy to make per person? Here is your recipe for creamy, Southern-style sausage gravy that can be scaled up for a crowd.
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Calories: 189kcal
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Equipment
- slow cooker optional for keeping warm or reheating
- large saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 lb bulk breakfast sausage
- 1 stick salted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage, breaking the meat up with a spoon or spatula, until cooked and crumbled. Drain fat if necessary.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth to make the roux. Cook the roux, stirring often, until lightly golden and frothy (approx. 2 minutes).
- Whisk in the milk and cream. Cook, stirring or whisking constantly, 5-10 minutes until gravy thickens to desired consistency.
- Add the sausage, salt, and pepper. Taste for seasoning.
- Yields 24 servings at 1/4 cup per serving.
Notes
The sausage can be cooked up to 3 days in advance. Store in an airtight container or in resealable bags in the refrigerator.
Once prepared, this sausage gravy can be kept warm in a slow cooker for up to 4 hours.
This recipe can be made 1 day in advance, then reheated in a slow cooker on the low setting. Stir frequently to ensure it heats evenly.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 68mg | Sugar: 2g