Instant Pot Sausage Gravy

How to Make Instant Pot Sausage Gravy - Family Fresh Meals

There’s something really cozy and satisfying about biscuits with sausage gravy. Tucking into a plate of hot biscuits, drenched in creamy gravy, loaded with chunks of savory breakfast sausage, makes you feel like you’re all set for a day of mowing and baling hay on the farm – even if your real job is sitting at a desk all day.

I already have a recipe for Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole, which is great for feeding a big crowd. But if you want to serve biscuits and gravy for an everyday breakfast, there’s no need to take all that time. With the Instant Pot, you can whip up a batch of sausage gravy in around 15 minutes.

Instant Pot Sausage Gravy served over biscuits on a white plate

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There’s no need for a separate pan, either. You can brown the sausage right in the pot, then stir in the rest of the ingredients and cook it up to a thick, creamy perfection.

This tastes best with my Easy Homemade Biscuits, fresh out of the oven. But if you don’t have time to bake a fresh batch, it’s almost as good with leftover biscuits that are just warmed up for a few minutes in the oven. The cozy magic of sausage gravy works either way.


Quick Recipe Tips!

How do I reheat sausage gravy?

When sausage gravy is refrigerated, it will thicken up quite a bit. So you will want to thin it out a little. I suggest when you reheat, simple add a small amount of milk or broth when heating in the microwave or stove top. For single servings start 2 Tablespoons of liquid until you reach the desired consistency.

Can I freeze Sausage Gravy?

You bet you can! Freezing Instant Pot Sausage Gravy is easy peasy. Simple place gravy in a freezer container, and store in your freezer for 3 months. When you are ready to reheat, defrost in the refrigerator. Then follow reheating instructions above.

How long will sausage gravy last in the refrigerator?

Sausage Gravy will last about 2-3 days if kept in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Better yet, if you have leftovers, pack them up for lunch the next day. I love these lunchboxes.  Who doesn’t love breakfast for lunch?! Instant Pot Sausage Gravy leftovers packed for lunch

How to Make Instant Pot Sausage Gravy

Directions:

  1. Turn the Instant Pot to saute.  Brown the sausage, stirring frequently to keep it from sticking.Instant Pot Sausage Gravy - meat browning in instant pot
  2. When the meat is browned add butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder and flour.  Stir until the flour is absorbed. Add 2 cups of beef broth to the Instant Pot. Scrap the bottom of the pot to deglaze the bottom.Instant Pot Sausage Gravy - flour added to browned beef
  3. Next pour in milk. Stir until well combined. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to manual cook on LOW pressure 2 minutes.  Let the Instant Pot release naturally for 2 minutes and then do a quick release of remaining pressure.Stir the gravy.  Gravy will thicken as it stands.Instant Pot Sausage Gravy - pouring milk into instant pot
  4. Serve over biscuits. I have a delicious biscuit recipe here!Instant Pot Sausage Gravy Recipe - served over homemade biscuits
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Instant Pot Sausage Gravy

Have you ever wondered how to make Sausage Gravy in the instant pot? Wonder no more! This Instant Pot Sausage Gravy recipe will be your new favorite!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 2 TB butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup whole milk

Instructions

  • Turn the Instant Pot to saute.  Brown the sausage, stirring frequently to keep it from sticking.
  • When the meat is browned add butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder and flour.  Stir until the flour is absorbed. Add 2 cups of beef broth to the Instant Pot. Scrap the bottom of the pot to deglaze the bottom.
  • Next pour in milk. Stir until well combined. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to manual cook on LOW pressure 2 minutes.  Let the Instant Pot release naturally for 2 minutes and then do a quick release of remaining pressure.Stir the gravy.  Gravy will thicken as it stands.
  • Serve over biscuits

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1218mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg

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12 Comments

  1. Hi! Does this have to be whole milk? Will 2% work?

    Thank you!

    1. 2% will work, it just won’t be as creamy 🙂

    2. This is a great recipe but too salty for me. I’d exclude the extra 1tsp of salt for my next batch. Thanks for sharing!

  2. Vanessa Knopp says:

    4 stars
    Thanks for sharing your recipe!. I found it very tasty but for my family, it was too salty. Planning on leaving the salt out and switching to low sodium broth. My color was darker (which didn’t bother me) but could you maybe tell me why?

  3. Hi! Looks yummy! Can I double this and If so how would the instructions change?

    1. You can double this Amy! I would keep the cooking instructions the same.

  4. I used 1/4 tsp salt and it was perfect! Thank you. 5 year old approved 👍🏻

  5. 4 stars
    I loved this recipe and so did everyone I made it for. Used no salt added broth and 1% milk. My coworkers are now asking for the recipe!