Sausage Gravy

Sausage Gravy is a rich, savory Southern American breakfast staple, typically made by simmering crumbled pork sausage in a creamy white gravy thickened with flour and milk. It's most famously served ladled over freshly baked biscuits, creating the iconic dish 'Biscuits and Gravy.'

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very high in calories, fat (especially saturated fat), and sodium, with a moderate amount of protein from the sausage and dairy. A typical serving of biscuits and gravy can range from 600 to over 1,000 calories, making it a very energy-dense meal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	1100 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Niacin (B3)	3.5 mg
Selenium	12 mcg
Zinc	2.2 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a quintessential comfort food of the American South, often associated with hearty, rural breakfasts. Nutritionally, it's a classic example of a 'stick-to-your-ribs' meal, designed to provide substantial calories and fat for sustained energy.