Name: Jalapeno Sausage Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound breakfast sausage; 2 tablespoons fresh jalapeno pepper, (minced and seeded); ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 3 ½. cups milk ((2% or whole)); ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper

Elevate your biscuits and gravy with homemade jalapeño sausage gravy. Made with ground pork breakfast sausage, fresh jalapeños and the perfect ratio of milk-to-flour for a creamy sausage gravy.

jalapeno sausage gravy in a cast iron skillet

It's hard to beat a cozy breakfast of homemade biscuits and gravy. We've been regularly adding jalapeños to our sausage gravy ever since a long-ago breakfast stop in Fort Davis, Texas. Fresh jalapeños add a little Texas flair to the classic Southern dish.

This jalapeño sausage gravy comes together in about 20 minutes with ground pork breakfast sausage, fresh jalapeños, milk and a simple roux. Serve it over fresh, hot biscuits for a hearty breakfast or brunch.

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Ingredients

Breakfast sausage: Ground pork breakfast sausage. I like to use regular or light H-E-B sausage. The sausage gravy will pick up whatever flavors the sausage contains. I tend to choose a mild flavored sausage.
Fresh Jalapeño: This recipe only needs one minced jalapeño to add some spice. Of course you can increase the amount for extra heat.
All-Purpose Flour: Essential for creating a roux and thickening the gravy.
Milk: Use whole-milk for the creamiest gravy but 2% works great too.
Salt & Black Pepper: Basic seasonings to use and adjust the gravy to your taste.

Variations

More heat: Add another jalapeño or two.
Dad's Version: Add 2 Tablespoons finely chopped onion.
More flavor: Add garlic powder or crushed red pepper for additional flavor.

wooden spoon with creamy jalapeno sausage gravy

How to Make Jalapeño Sausage Gravy

Brown the sausage in a large skillet, cast iron preferred, over medium heat. Add minced jalapeño peppers and continue to cook until meat is browned.
Sprinkle flour over sausage. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low and gradually whisk in milk. Cook gravy, stirring frequently, until gravy is thickened (~10 minutes).

Recipe Tip: After you add the milk, don't rush the gravy by turning up the heat too high. It is best when cooked over low heat and has time to reach the perfect smooth and creamy consistency.

Serving & Storage

Serving: Serve jalapeño sausage gravy over fresh, hot biscuits. Garnish with parsley or extra peppers if desired. Perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Storage: Store leftover sausage gravy in an air-tight container in the fridge. Best if used within 3 days.

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