Gluten-Free Sausage Gravy

This easy gluten-free sausage gravy recipe is PERFECT for homestyle biscuits and gravy! It’s got all the classic flavor you love, simply made gluten-free.

The changing season always gets me excited for some good ol’ comfort food! And buttery, flaky biscuits topped with creamy gluten-free sausage gravy is practically the definition of comfort food! It’s a long-time favorite for weekend brunches, holiday celebrations, and Christmas morning. It’s worth the hype! There’s just so much to love:

• It’s Thick & Creamy. This rich gravy is known for its hearty, creamy texture. Perfect for spooning over biscuits!
• It’s Full of Flavor. Simple seasonings and sausage infuse this gluten-free gravy with major flavor.
• It’s Quick & Easy. No long prep or fussy ingredients for this Southern-style sausage gravy! The whole recipe is done in about 20 minutes!
• It’s Now Gluten-Free! Traditional sausage gravy may not be gluten-free, but our gluten-free version IS.

Basically, this gravy has never been better! And it all starts with simple ingredients… 

Simple Ingredients To Start

So how do you make traditional sausage gravy gluten-free? It’s EASY! Let’s take a look at the basic ingredients:

• Pork Sausage. To start, you’ll need a pound of ground sausage. Look for bulk style pork breakfast sausage, rather than sausage in casings. I recommend sage or classic breakfast sausage. Avoid maple sausage or Italian sausage for this recipe. 
• Gluten-Free Flour. Regular sausage gravy is NOT free since it’s usually thickened with wheat flour. To make this into gluten-free gravy, we’ll use gluten-free flour instead! Do NOT try to use coconut flour or almond flour for this recipe! Stick to a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. We love King Arthur Measure-For-Measure Gluten-Free Flour, but Bob’s Red Mill is another good choice!
• Milk. Whole milk works best for nice, thick country gravy. If you use low-fat milk or skim milk, your gravy will be much thinner. 
• Simple Seasonings. A generous amount of black pepper and some salt to taste, elevate the flavors in the sausage.
• Butter. Adding cold butter at the end like this is a French cooking technique called monter au buerre. It adds richness, a glossy shine, and a smoother mouth feel to sauce, gravy, purees, homemade pudding, and more. 
• Maybe Some Extras. For a bit more warmth, feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sausage as it cooks. For a stronger sage flavor, add a pinch of sage as the sausage cooks. You can even add a little bit of Cajun seasoning or seasoned salt for a tasty twist. 

How To Make Gluten-Free Sausage Gravy, Step By Step

As always, you can find the full recipe with ingredient amounts, detailed instructions, and tips in the recipe card below.

1. Brown Sausage. To start, cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking the sausage up into crumbles with a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula as it cooks. Ideally, the sausage should be browned and fully cooked through. (Do NOT drain the sausage drippings, since you’ll use them for your roux.) 
2. Cook The Flour. Reduce the heat to medium heat. Sprinkle the cooked sausage with gluten-free flour and stir, cooking the flour 1-2 minutes to slightly toast it until it’s golden brown (almost the color of peanut butter). (Be sure to stir constantly!)
3. Pour In The Milk and whisk constantly for 2-3 minutes, cooking until the milk has thickened. (If your gravy is too thick for your taste, feel free to add more milk 1 Tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
4. Season the gravy generously with black pepper and salt, to taste. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Garnish with chives or parsley, if desired.
5. Serve & Store. Serve this creamy gravy warm over gluten-free biscuits or your favorites. Store leftover gravy in an airtight container in the fridge 2-3 days. To reheat, add an extra splash of milk and warm on the stove or in the microwave.

FAQ + Tips And Tricks For The Best Gluten-Free Sausage Gravy

Season Generously. This gluten-free country gravy gets most of its flavor from the sausage, but you’ll really bring home the flavor by seasoning generously with black pepper and some salt. Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some extra warmth. 

What Is The Best Gluten-Free Flour To Thicken Gravy? We recommend gluten-free 1:1 flour for ease and taste, but sweet rice flour is a good substitute. Not all gluten-free flour works well for homemade gravy, since some flours feel gritty or don’t dissolve properly. Avoid almond flour or coconut flour for sausage gravy!

What Pairs Well With Sausage Gravy Besides Biscuits? If biscuits just aren’t in the cards (or you have leftovers to use!), feel free to spoon this sausage gravy over hash browns, chicken fried steak, English muffins, mashed potatoes, rice, thick slices of toast, and more.

Can I Use Another Kind Of Milk? For the best flavor and texture, I highly recommend whole milk. The extra fat gives this rich gravy its signature creamy texture.  If you’re hoping for a dairy-free sausage gravy, we recommend unsweetened cashew milk over other options like almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, or soy milk, since it has the most neutral flavor, but keep in mind it will look and taste different than classic sausage gravy. 

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