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Sausage gravy
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 180 kcal —
- Protein 6.8 g 14%
- Carbohydrate 7.6 g 3%
- Fat 14 g 17%
- Saturated fat 5.5 g 28%
- Fibre 0.1 g 0%
- Sugars 3.9 g —
- Sodium 421 mg 18%
- Cholesterol 36 mg 12%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 116 µg 13%
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 1.3 µg 7%
- Vitamin E 0.83 mg 6%
- Vitamin K 4 µg 3%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.13 mg 11%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.16 mg 12%
- Niacin (B3) 1.6 mg 10%
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg 11%
- Folate (B9) 7 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0.53 µg 22%
- Choline 26.4 mg 5%
Minerals
- Calcium 99 mg 8%
- Iron 0.51 mg 3%
- Magnesium 14 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 113 mg 9%
- Potassium 194 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.85 mg 8%
- Copper 0.02 mg 3%
- Selenium 6.3 µg 11%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 180 | 6.8 g | 7.6 g | 14 g |
| 1 × 1 cup | 240 g | 432 | 16 g | 18 g | 33 g |
| 2 × 1 cup | 480 g | 864 | 33 g | 36 g | 65 g |
| ½ × 1 cup | 120 g | 216 | 8.1 g | 9.1 g | 16 g |
| 3 × 1 cup | 720 g | 1296 | 49 g | 54 g | 98 g |
| 4 × 1 cup | 960 g | 1728 | 65 g | 73 g | 131 g |
Similar foods
- Frankfurter gravy126 kcal / 100 g
- Meat with gravyns as to type of meat156 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken with gravy129 kcal / 100 g
- Ham gravy87 kcal / 100 g
- Gravyunspecified type, dry344 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken gravywith cooking cream211 kcal / 100 g
- Beef with gravy156 kcal / 100 g
- Biscuit with gravy224 kcal / 100 g
- Gravy saucewith stock cube cream110 kcal / 100 g
- Pork mince gravy141 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Sausage gravy
What is sausage gravy?
It is a thick, creamy gravy made by browning crumbled breakfast sausage, stirring flour into the fat and gradually adding milk. The name is especially associated with the American South, where it is commonly spooned over biscuits.
How do you make sausage gravy without lumps?
Brown the sausage in a frying pan, then stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute. Pour in cold milk a little at a time while whisking; simmer for 5–8 minutes, stirring, until thick and the sausage is cooked through.
What do you serve with sausage gravy?
The classic pairing is split, warm American-style biscuits: spoon the gravy over them just before serving so they do not turn soggy. It also works over toast, hash browns or a baked potato.
Can you make sausage gravy with a different kind of sausage?
Yes. Use crumbled breakfast sausage, or remove the casings from plain pork sausages; season the gravy with black pepper and, if needed, a little sage. For a meat-free version, brown plant-based sausage and use unsalted butter or oil for the flour.
How long does sausage gravy keep in the fridge?
Refrigerate it in a covered container within 2 hours of cooking and use it within 3–4 days. Reheat gently in a saucepan, stirring in a splash of milk to loosen it, until steaming hot throughout.
Can you freeze sausage gravy?
Yes, but milk-based gravy may separate slightly after thawing. Freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge, then reheat gently while whisking and adding a little milk until smooth.
Why is sausage gravy served with biscuits?
It is a familiar Southern US breakfast combination: soft, flaky biscuits soak up the peppery gravy. In this dish, “biscuits” means savoury quick breads, not British sweet biscuits.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 27120120 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
