On a lazy morning like the weekend, opting for a homemade breakfast will give you a sense of comfort. Imagine the aroma of freshly brewed coffee intertwined with the scent of freshly baked buttermilk cookies, and even the most ardent sleeper will be yanked out of bed by the scent. Today, we’re delving into this classic convenience breakfast that’s been the choice of many: cookies and gravy with a hearty side of potatoes and eggs.
The sausage sauce, a family legacy passed on from my mother, is the secret to this breakfast. You will have never tasted this thick and rich sauce before. Thyme, rosemary, and a little red pepper are added to a classic pork sausage, flour, margarine and cream combination.
Then, to go with the sauce, homemade or tailored buttermilk rolls are presented. Making these rolls without any preparation sounds daunting, but the results are well worth it.
Next up, the star of the day: potatoes and eggs. The roasted potatoes add a nice textural element – a bit of earthiness, if you like – that contrasts with the rich, creamy gravy on top. Finish it off with eggs, tossed to your preferred level of doneness. Whether scrambled, fried or poached, the eggs blend just right with the gravy and cookie.
In addition to cookies and gravy, I’ve tried cookie and gravy casseroles that pair these ingredients with eggs and cheese for a flavor like no other. One good thing about casserole dishes like this one is that they’re easy to make for a large group, or on mornings when you want a little more but don’t want to deal with single servings.
This is a versatile sausage gravy and cookie recipe, hence keep in mind. You might try replacing the sausage with bacon or another minced meat to create a taste that fits you better. Making the gravy with whole milk or 2% milk instead of half-and-half yields a creamier texture without increasing calories.
Recipe details: Savory Italian Sausage Sauce
Prep time: 20 min Inactive time:
Cook time: 1hr 15 min Total time: 1 hr 35 min
Level: Easy Servings: 4 servings
Total weight: 934.0 g Calories: 973.9 kcal
Energy: 495 kcal Protein: 21 g
Carbs: 36 g Fat: 29 g
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound Italian sausage
4 green onions, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
½ cup water
½ cup red wine
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Cooking steps:
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic in hot oil until browned. Add sausage and cook for 4 minutes, breaking apart with a spoon. Add green onions and cook until sausage is evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
2. Stir in mushrooms, basil, and oregano; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, and tomato paste. Add water, red wine, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 1 hour.
Get the recipe: Savory Italian Sausage Sauce
This dish recognizes home cooking. Bringing together a range of products and cooking methods may have been what our ancestors used to try to bring friends and family together. It simply goes to show: sometimes the simplest foods produce the most memorable feasts.
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