Description
This Andouille Sausage Cajun Gravy is a flavorful and hearty dish perfect for serving over biscuits, grits, mashed potatoes, or fried chicken. The rich Cajun flavors combined with the savory andouille sausage create a delicious gravy that will elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Andouille Sausage:
- ½ lb andouille sausage, diced
Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Andouille Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced andouille sausage until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Make Roux: Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the flour to make a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add Broth and Milk: Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and then the milk or cream. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Return the sausage to the pan and add Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to taste. Simmer on low for 5–10 minutes to blend flavors. Serve hot over desired accompaniment.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a splash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
