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!
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
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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.
Nutrition
Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 789mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5933IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 2mg
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