Keto Sausage Gravy – Creamy, Rich & Low-Carb Breakfast Gravy 🥓
Keto-friendly
Low-carb
High-protein
This rich and creamy Keto Sausage Gravy is classic comfort food without the flour or unnecessary carbs! Made with savory browned sausage, cream cheese and heavy cream, it’s perfect for a satisfying low-carb breakfast.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground breakfast pork sausage
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup unsweetened chicken stock
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt to taste
- ⅛–¼ tsp xanthan gum (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Brown the sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground pork sausage and break it into small crumbles using a wooden spoon. Cook for 7–9 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Leave some sausage fat in the skillet for extra flavor.
2. Add cream cheese: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add softened cream cheese and stir until melted and combined with the sausage.
3. Make the creamy gravy: Slowly pour in heavy whipping cream and chicken stock while stirring continuously.
4. Season: Add garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika and salt. Stir until everything is well combined.
5. Simmer: Allow the gravy to gently simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not boil rapidly.
6. Thicken: For thicker gravy, sprinkle in a tiny amount of xanthan gum while whisking continuously. Start with ⅛ teaspoon and add more only if needed.
7. Finish: Simmer for another 1–2 minutes until creamy and thick. Remove from heat and let stand for 2–3 minutes.
8. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm over keto biscuits, chaffles, scrambled eggs or cauliflower breakfast bowls.
Approximate Nutrition Per Serving
Based on 6 servings; actual values depend on sausage and cream brands.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 390 |
| Protein | 15g |
| Fat | 35g |
| Total carbs | 3g |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Net carbs | 3g |
Best Ways to Serve
- Over homemade keto biscuits.
- With fluffy scrambled eggs.
- Over crispy cheese chaffles.
- With cauliflower hash browns.
- Alongside turkey bacon and avocado.
Storage Tips
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat.
- Add a splash of cream or chicken stock if the gravy becomes too thick.
- Avoid boiling when reheating.
Weight-loss tip: Use leaner breakfast sausage and serve over eggs or cauliflower instead of traditional biscuits. Choose sausage without added sugar or high-carb fillers.
Enjoy this delicious, creamy Southern-style keto breakfast! ❤️
