Creamy Sourdough Sausage Gravy

Name: Creamy Sourdough Sausage Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 to 12 ounces ground breakfast sausage; 1/2 cup sourdough discard; 3 cups whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste; Salt to taste; Prepared sourdough biscuits for serving

This rich and tangy sausage gravy uses sourdough discard for a perfect twist on a classic comfort breakfast.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· October 15, 2026

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Prep

5 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

20 minutes

Serves

Sourdough sausage gravy is such a cozy way to start the day. The sourdough discard adds a gentle tang that balances out the richness of the sausage and cream, making every bite feel special and satisfying.

My family asks for this meal all the time because it is simple to pull together in just one pan. It is a wonderful way to use up that extra starter you have sitting in the fridge while serving up a breakfast everyone will love.

🧺 Ingredients

8 to 12 ounces ground breakfast sausage
1/2 cup sourdough discard
3 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
Salt to taste
Prepared sourdough biscuits for serving

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Cook the ground sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, using a spatula to break it into small, bite sized pieces until it is browned and cooked through.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard and 1 cup of the milk until the mixture is completely smooth and free of any lumps.
3
Stir in the remaining 2 cups of milk to the bowl and mix well.
4
Pour the milk and discard mixture into the skillet with the cooked sausage.
5
Cook the gravy over medium heat, stirring constantly, while scraping up any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pan.
6
Once the gravy begins to bubble and thicken, stir in the garlic powder, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt.
7
Remove from the heat when the gravy is slightly thinner than your desired consistency, as it will continue to thicken as it sits.
8
Serve warm over fresh, split sourdough biscuits.

💡 Tips

Store any leftover gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat, warm it gently on the stove and stir in a splash of milk to loosen the texture if it has become too thick. You can also freeze baked biscuits for up to three months and warm them in the oven whenever you have a craving for this breakfast.

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