Bob Evans Sausage Gravy copycat is made with breakfast sausage cooked in a creamy, peppery homemade gravy. With just five simple ingredients, it comes together in one skillet and is perfect spooned over warm buttermilk biscuits.
The gravy starts with browned breakfast sausage and flour, then whole milk is added and simmered until thick and creamy. It’s a simple, hearty breakfast that brings those classic Bob Evans flavors right to your kitchen.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Just 5 ingredients: Breakfast sausage, flour, milk, salt, and pepper are all you need.
- One-skillet recipe: Everything cooks in the same pan for easy prep and cleanup.
- Ready in under 30 minutes: Perfect for an easy breakfast or brunch.
- Restaurant favorite at home: You get creamy Bob Evans-style sausage gravy without leaving the house.
Ingredients
About the Ingredients
- Pork Breakfast Sausage: Use your favorite ground breakfast sausage. A mild sausage works well for classic Bob Evans-style gravy, or use hot sausage if you prefer a little spice.
- All-Purpose Flour: Combines with the sausage drippings to thicken the gravy. Cook it briefly before adding the milk to remove the raw flour taste.
- Whole Milk: Gives the gravy its creamy texture. Whole milk works best for a rich gravy without making it too heavy.
- Salt: Enhances the flavor of the gravy. Since breakfast sausage can already be salty, taste before adding extra.
- Fresh Cracked Black Pepper: Gives sausage gravy its classic peppery flavor. Add more to taste if you like a stronger black pepper flavor.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Bob Evans Sausage Gravy
Brown the Sausage: Cook the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces, until no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
Make the Gravy: Stir the flour into the cooked sausage and cook for 1 minute. Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.
Season and Serve: Stir in the salt and black pepper. Serve the sausage gravy warm over your favorite biscuits.
Tips I Found Helpful
- Don’t drain the sausage: The drippings add flavor and combine with the flour to help create the gravy.
- Cook the flour: Let the flour cook with the sausage for about 1 minute before adding the milk to remove the raw flour taste.
- Add the milk slowly: Pour it in gradually while stirring to help prevent lumps.
- Keep stirring as it thickens: Stir frequently and scrape the bottom of the skillet so the gravy stays smooth and doesn’t stick.
- Don’t over-thicken it: The gravy will continue to thicken as it cools, so remove it from the heat when it’s slightly thinner than you want.
- Taste before adding salt: Breakfast sausage can be salty, so season the finished gravy after tasting it.
- Thin it if needed: If the gravy becomes too thick, stir in a splash of milk until it reaches the consistency you like.
FAQs about Sausage Gravy
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Bob Evans Sausage Gravy (Copycat Recipe)
Bob Evans Sausage Gravy is an easy copycat recipe made with breakfast sausage in a creamy, peppery homemade gravy.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pork breakfast sausage, ground
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet, add the ground pork sausage and brown over medium-high heat until no longer pink, breaking it up as you cook, about 6 minutes.
- Add the three tablespoons of flour to the cooked sausage and mix; cook over medium heat for 1 minute.
- Add the 2 cups of whole milk and cook over medium heat, constantly stirring, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper and mix.
- Serve with warmed biscuits.
Notes
Do not drain the sausage after cooking since the drippings help make the gravy. Cook the flour with the sausage for about 1 minute before slowly adding the milk. Stir frequently as the gravy thickens, and remember it will continue to thicken as it cools. Add a splash of milk if the gravy becomes too thick.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 203Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 529mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 10g
Really delicious recipe. I love it yummy!!! It’s really awesome. Will surely try this. You can also try this one https://www.beckandbulow.com/raw-honey-health-benefits/
Flavor was great but gravy came out too thick. Did I cook it too long or would adding more milk help for next time?
Yes you can add more milk 🙂