Sausage Gravy

Sausage gravy...  Who doesn't love sausage gravy?  I mean, it's creamy, savory, and just a great way to start the day.  Whenever I go somewhere for breakfast and see sausage gravy on the menu, I do a little happy dance in my chair.  It isn't the easiest to find in New England, so I think it's worth a little chair dance.

I think it goes without saying that any sausage gravy served at Walt Disney World would also be worthy of a little chair dance, which probably explains the requests I've gotten for the recipe over the last few weeks.  It seems people really, really want to know how to make Whispering Canyon Cafe's famous sausage gravy.  Served on a platter as part of their all-you-can-eat skillet or as a delicious side on top of a homestyle buttermilk biscuit, this is the best way to get a sausage gravy fix.  I may even stay here at Wilderness Lodge one day...  Just for the gravy.

There are no super secret tricks to this recipe and I think many will find that this is a pretty standard recipe for this southern classic.  In fact, it's pretty close to the recipe I use when I make it at home.  While this recipe is pretty much perfect as-is, some fun ways to dress it up include adding a bit of nutmeg or maple syrup, or switching out black pepper for something spicier.  My secret recipe for sausage gravy includes adding a shot of rum...

Serve this on top of your favorite carb.  Homestyle biscuits, potatoes, toast, or for those who really like a hearty meal, with omelettes or sliced ham.

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Sausage Gravy

As is served at Whispering Canyon Cafe, Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort

 

°o°  1 pound ground sausage  
°o°  3 tablespoons flour  

°o°  1 1/2 - 2 cups of milk  

°o°  Salt, to taste  

°o°  black pepper, to taste  

Cook sausage in large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, cooked through, and no pink remains.  Stir in flour and stir until completely incorporated with sausage fat.  Add milk and whisk.  Bring to a boil and allow to boil whisking constantly, 2-3 minutes, or until thickened.  Remove from heat and add salt and pepper to taste.        

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