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crockpot sausage gravy

Crockpot Sausage Gravy

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Fall in love with the rich flavors of our crockpot sausage gravy recipe. Effortlessly whip up a satisfying meal for your loved ones.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lbs Ground Sausage (you can go spicy if you're feelin adventuropus!)
  • 1/2 cup All purpose flour
  • 4 cups milk (whole milk for extra creaminess, but any will do)
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth (for that extra burst of flavor!)

Equipment

  • Crockpot or slow cooker
  • Large skillet or fryin
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Whisk (to get rid of those pesky lumps!)
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Preparing the goodness
  1. Fire up your trusty skillet over medium heat, and toss in that mouthwatering ground sausage. Break it up with your wooden spoon as it cooks, so we end up with perfectly crumbled sausage bits. Cook until it's browned and oh-so-delicious.
  2. Once your sausage is cooked to perfection, drain any excess grease. But hey, a little grease is what gives it that Southern charm, so leave a smidgen if you'd like!
  3. Now, set your sausage aside in a bowl while we move on to the next phase of this gravy adventure.
The magical gravy base
  1. Grab that slow cooker and give it a little love by greasing it up with some butter or cooking spray. We don't want our gravy stickin' to the sides, do we?
  2. Now, it's time to make that roux, the secret to our creamy goodness! In the same skillet you used for the sausage, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
  3. Once the butter is all melted and sizzlin', add in the flour. Whisk it like there's no tomorrow, creating a smooth mixture. Keep whiskin' for about a minute or so, to get rid of that raw flour taste.
  4. Carefully pour in the milk, whiskin' like a champ as you go. Make sure there are no lumps left behind – smooth and velvety is what we're after!
  5. Now, it's time to add in the cooked sausage, salt, and black pepper. Give it all a good stir, so the flavors can get to know each other real well!
Let the crockpot work it's magic
  1. Pour the sausage gravy base from the skillet into your trusty slow cooker. Get every last bit in there; we don't wanna waste any of that goodness!
  2. Now, pour in that chicken broth to give the gravy a burst of flavor. Trust me, it's the secret ingredient that takes this dish to the next level!
  3. Stir everything together in the crockpot, so the flavors can mingle and get cozy. Put the lid on and set it to cook on low heat for around 3-4 hours. Oh, the anticipation!
Time to dig in
  1. When your crockpot has worked its magic and the aroma fills your kitchen, it's time to unveil the masterpiece!
  2. Give the gravy a good stir to make sure it's the perfect consistency – smooth, creamy, and oh-so-delicious!
  3. Now, all that's left to do is serve up that homemade Crockpot Sausage Gravy over some freshly baked biscuits, pancakes, waffles, or whatever your heart desires. Don't forget to sprinkle some extra black pepper on top for that extra kick!
  4. Grab a plate, a fork, and let the feast begin! Savor every bite of that soul-warming goodness, and I promise you'll be comin' back for seconds.