How to Make Sawmill Gravy without Sausage - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a homemade breakfast to start your day off right, and few things say "hearty breakfast" like a serving of sawmill gravy. This classic Southern dish is a breakfast staple, known for its creamy, rich texture and savory flavor. Traditionally, sawmill gravy is made with sausage, but for those looking for a meat-free option, this recipe for sawmill gravy without sausage is the perfect solution.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon rubbed sage
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Melt butter in a 4-quart pot or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour until a roux paste forms. Cook, stirring constantly, until flour is a light golden color, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add milk, whisking vigorously. Season with pepper, salt, sage, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Cook until thickened but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    103 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 171mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 98mg