American Sausage Gravy over Noodles
American Sausage Gravy over Noodles is a hearty, comforting dish featuring a creamy, savory gravy made from crumbled sausage, flour, and milk, served over a bed of egg noodles. It's a staple of American home cooking, particularly in the South and Midwest, often enjoyed as a filling breakfast or a simple, satisfying dinner.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in both carbohydrates from the noodles and fat from the sausage and creamy gravy, providing a significant amount of protein as well. A typical serving can range from 600 to 800 calories, offering substantial energy along with iron and B vitamins from the meat.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 950 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.5 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
| Zinc | 3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a descendant of the classic 'biscuits and gravy' breakfast, adapted for noodles as a quick and economical weeknight meal. Nutritionally, its dense calorie and fat content made it a traditional energy source for manual laborers, though it's now often considered an indulgent comfort food.
