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Gluten Free Sausage Gravy

Published: Dec 20, 2021 · Modified: Oct 13, 2024 by Kim · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

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No more missing out on one of the best southern breakfasts ever!  Biscuits and sausage gravy are now made gluten free, loaded with flavor and full of comfort.  There's bacon in the gravy. Need I say more?

sausage gravy over biscuits on white plate

Way back in the day, when my husband and I first met, we used to go for a late breakfast at a local's favorite here in Va Beach, Rick's Cafe.  It was a dive, but they had the BEST breakfasts, especially after a night out of fun.  Haha!  It was there that I fell in love with biscuits and sausage gravy.  Rick's is still open to this day, doing better than ever I'm sure, but as a Celiac I can't even walk in the door cuz I'll probably get knocked over with all the gluten in the air.

Lucky for me, though, I can bake and recreate a lot of those foods and flavors I miss from my "BC" days (before Celiac).  Lol!  I've always been a biscuit maker, but cranking out gluten free biscuits was gonna be a bit of a challenge.  Biscuits are supposed to be light and flaky and nothing gluten free says light and flaky.   Nevertheless, I persevered and made the BEST gluten free biscuits this side of the East Coast.  If you're paying attention, I posted those a couple of days ago.  They're great on their own or with butter, jelly, or a little honey.  But I had to take it further, don't you know.

The Ingredients Needed to Make My Sausage Gravy

  • Bacon
  • Bulk pork sausage
  • Cornstarch
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Dried Italian seasoning
  • Half and half

The Process

BACON.  Do I have your attention now?  I never thought that bacon in sausage gravy would make a world of difference, but it is bacon so...need I say more?  The bacon and all it's fat is the key to my sausage gravy.  Not too much (if there is such a thing, really), but just enough to say, "that's bacon!"  Start by rendering the fat from about 6 slices of thick-cut bacon that's been chopped (or do what I do and use kitchen scissors to cut them into pieces (lardon) right over the skillet).

Once the bacon is almost fully crisp, remove any excess bacon grease to leave about two tablespoons in the pan. Add the sausage and continue cooking until the sausage is browned, breaking it up in the pan.  I like to use this gadget (not an affiliate link) for breaking up the sausage. Sprinkle with cornstarch and the spices and stir, cooking for about one minute until the starch has been fully absorbed by the fat.  Slowly add the half and half and continue stirring until the gravy has thickened. And that's it!  It seriously couldn't be simpler to whip up this gluten free sausage gravy!!

frying bacon pieces and skimming extra bacon grease from top
browning sausage in bacon fat and bacon pieces
adding cornstarch, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
adding half of half and half
adding the rest of the half and half into the pan

Sausage Gravy FAQs

Can I Still Make Sausage Gravy Without Bacon?

Yes, you can (although the bacon really gives a lot of extra savory flavor). Just brown the sausage in the skillet without the bacon, adding a little extra fat in the form of either bacon grease, vegetable oil, or canola oil. Proceed as directed.

What if I Don't Have Italian Seasoning? How Can I Make it Myself?

Easy peasy. Combine 2 tablespoons dried basil and oregano with 1 tablespoon rosemary, ½ tablespoon of marjoram, and ½ tablespoon of thyme. Measure out the 1 teaspoon you'll need for the gravy and store the rest in your spice drawer/cabinet for another recipe.

Can Sausage Gravy be Served Over Toast?

Absolutely! The traditional is to serve it over biscuits, but any bread will work.

Does Sausage Gravy Freeze Well?

Yes, it does! Place fully cooled sausage gravy in an airtight container or a ziptop freezer bag and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or add frozen block to a saucepan with enough milk or half and half to cover the bottom ½ inch of the pan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and simmer until all of the gravy has been heated through.

More Breakfast and Brunch Ideas

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thickened gluten free sausage gravy in saucepan

What's your favorite comfort breakfast?

sausage gravy over biscuits on white plate

Gluten Free Sausage Gravy

Kim
No more missing out on one of the best southern breakfasts ever!  Biscuits and sausage gravy, now made gluten free, loaded with flavor and full of comfort.  There's bacon in the gravy. Need I say more?
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1 lb pork sausage
  • 4 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 cups (720 ml) half and half
  • 2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Instructions
 

  • Over a large skillet, cut bacon using kitchen shears into small pieces (or cut on cutting board and add to skillet).  
  • Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until almost fully crisp.  Skim off all bacon grease except for roughly 2 tbsp. Add sausage and continue to cook until sausage is browned and crumbled.  
  • Stir in cornstarch, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Gradually add half and half and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until gravy is thickened.  You can add a little more half and half or milk to thin, if needed. Serve over warm biscuits or toast.

Notes

 
  • To reheat leftover sausage gravy, scoop into small saucepan and heat over low to medium-low heat until bubbly.  A tablespoon or two of half and half or milk may be needed to loosen it up.  
  • This can be made gluten filled if you so desire.  Just use regular flour in place of the cornstarch.
  • Refrigerate for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to three months.
Keyword Gluten Free, sausage gravy
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Comments

  1. Alissa Caporelli says

    April 08, 2022 at 8:40 pm

    Hi there! I just came across your blog and I am so excited to start cooking! Question on this gravy: when you cook the bacon are you adding any oil to the pan or just straight frying the bacon with nothing to prevent sticking? Also what’s your favorite bacon brand! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      April 08, 2022 at 8:53 pm

      I never add oil to the pan when I'm cooking bacon because there's enough fat in the bacon itself to prevent it from sticking. However, if you feel like it will stick in your pan, by all means add a little oil 😊 My favorite brand of bacon at the moment is the cheapest, haha! Inflation is killing me right now, but normally I would purchase a thick cut bacon from my local milk delivery company, Oberweis.

      Reply
    • Amanda says

      December 30, 2023 at 9:55 am

      What brand of sausage did you use in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Kim says

        January 11, 2024 at 7:49 am

        Jimmy Dean all natural

  2. Tabatha Baisley says

    March 15, 2022 at 1:51 pm

    Gravy! Need I say more? 🙂 Kim, thank you for another great recipe! I had to alter slightly, because I didn’t have thick bacon or half and half. I didn’t have thick bacon, so I used 8 slices instead of 6 and I used 2 cups heavy cream, with 1.5 cups whole milk, because I didn’t have the half and half. It was amazing and the Italian seasoning added such a good flavor, that I didn’t expect. I would totally buy a cookbook Kim. Thank you for all of your hard work, time, and love that goes into these recipes. It adds normalcy to my kitchen, that I never thought I’d be able to have again! I appreciate you!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      March 19, 2022 at 6:40 am

      Awe, I'm so glad you liked it, Tabatha!!! It is my husband's absolute favorite breakfast thing I make 🙂

      Reply
  3. Arin says

    December 24, 2021 at 12:59 am

    I am just curious for my knowledge of all things gluten, what works, what doesn't, etc. as I continue to build my skill with gluten free. Can you tell me why one of your gluten free flour blends wouldn't work, assuming they don't since you replaced flour with cornstarch? I'm going to make this with the cornstarch because I super trust and love EVERYTHING you create that I've made (and swear by your flour blends above anyone else's), but am just hoping to learn more. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      December 24, 2021 at 7:38 pm

      Hi, Arin! And thanks so much for your kind words!! The reason I use cornstarch is pure laziness, haha! I do have a xanthan gum-free flour blend on my blog, which is something I would normally use for gravy. But my mom never has any of my flour blends at her house and when she made turkey gravy one year with cornstarch, it came out so good that I just stuck with cornstarch 🙂 You can use a gum free flour blend for gravy, but I wouldn't use anything that contains xanthan gum because it will tend to become a gummy mess instead of a smooth gravy.

      Hope this helps in your quest to learn more 😊 It took me a while to get it figured out so I understand where you're at. Merry Christmas 🎄

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        December 04, 2023 at 9:27 pm

        Kim, I have been making your delicious recipes for several years. No one ever knows they are GF. I really prefer your zantham gum free flour blend over cornstarch for sauces and gravies but I can no longer find the recipe. Can you point me in the right direction?

      • Kim says

        December 17, 2023 at 6:22 am

        I'm so sorry, Vicky. I didn't realize anyone actually used that version, so when I did the website update I didn't keep it. I truly apologize 😞

        If I can find it somewhere in my old notes, I'll post it again. Otherwise, another option is to use potato starch.

      • Vicky says

        December 28, 2023 at 7:45 am

        Kim,
        That would be much appreciated! Thank you!

      • Vicky says

        February 02, 2024 at 8:38 pm

        Kim, I used the Way Back Machine , the internet archive, and I was able to find the recipe for your zantham gum free flour blend.

  4. Mary says

    April 04, 2021 at 6:42 pm

    Take her word & my word for this recipe! I’m not a celiac & I love love love this!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      April 05, 2021 at 6:57 am

      Thanks so much, Mary!!!! I appreciate your kind words 😍😍😍

      Reply
  5. Clareann Despain says

    July 11, 2020 at 1:37 pm

    This is heaven. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      July 12, 2020 at 7:03 am

      Thanks 🙂 It's one of my husband's favorite things I make!

      Reply

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