Sawmill gravy over cornbread
Sawmill gravy over cornbread is a hearty, rustic dish from the American South, where a creamy, savory white gravy made from pan drippings, flour, and milk is ladled over crumbly, golden cornbread. The gravy often includes bits of sausage or bacon, and the cornbread itself is typically made with cornmeal, buttermilk, and sometimes a touch of sugar.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the cornbread and gravy, with a significant amount of fat from the milk, meat drippings, and any added sausage or bacon. A typical serving provides a good source of energy and some protein, but it's calorie-dense, often ranging from 400 to 600 calories per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish is a staple of Southern U.S. comfort food, often served for breakfast or as a simple, filling meal, reflecting a tradition of resourceful cooking using available ingredients. Nutritionally, while it offers quick energy and some nutrients like calcium from milk, it's a classic example of a high-fat, high-carb comfort food that's more about sustenance and tradition than balanced nutrition.
