5.0 from 9 votes
Pumpkin Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
A delicious autumn twist on a beloved American classic, this Pumpkin Sausage Gravy served over fluffy homemade biscuits is sure to be a hit!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 449 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces bulk Italian Sausage (click link for the BEST homemade sausage recipe!)
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups diced fresh pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease highly recommended for optimal flavor but can substitute butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk or combination of half-and-half
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon base, granules or small bouillon cube
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- BEST Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits (click link for recipe)
- Whole Grain Buttermilk Biscuits (click link for recipe)
Instructions
- Crumble the bacon into a large skillet and brown until no pink remains. Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the diced pumpkin and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the bacon grease and flour and stir until incorporated. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, herbs, salt, pepper and chicken bouillon. Return to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon over freshly baked biscuits and serve immediately garnished with some fresh thyme.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
449kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
789mg
(33%)
Potassium
574mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
5933IU
(119%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
210mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 789mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 574mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 5933IU | 119% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 210mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.