Waffles with Sage Sausage Gravy

A comforting breakfast classic featuring golden, buttery waffles topped with rich and creamy sage sausage gravy infused with fresh herbs.

Indulge in the perfect harmony of flavors and textures with this comforting recipe for golden, buttery waffles paired with a rich and creamy sage sausage gravy. The waffles are light and crisp, with just a hint of vanilla to balance the savory richness of the dish. The sausage gravy, made with Jimmy Dean sage sausage and infused with fresh parsley, thyme, and chives, delivers a flavorful, herbaceous kick. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch, this dish is a delightful blend of rustic charm and gourmet flair.

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Ingredients

For the Sausage Gravy

  • 1 pound Jimmy Dean ground pork sage sausage
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • Optional: A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for heat

For the Waffles

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Sausage Gravy

Cook the sausage

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Jimmy Dean ground pork sage sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned and cooked through (about 7-10 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.

Add the flour

Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage, stirring well to coat. Let the flour cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flavor.

Add milk and simmer

Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens.

Season and finish

Stir in the butter, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley, thyme, chives, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.

Make the Waffles

Mix dry ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Mix wet ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

Combine

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (don’t overmix).

Cook waffles

Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it. Pour the batter into the waffle iron (according to manufacturer’s instructions) and cook until golden brown and crisp.

Serve

Serve the waffles warm, topped with the sausage gravy. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired.

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Jimmy Dean ground pork sage sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned and cooked through (about 7-10 minutes).

Drain excess fat if needed.

Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage, stirring well to coat. Let the flour cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flavor.

Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens.

Stir in the butter, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley, thyme, chives, and optional red pepper flakes.

Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (don’t overmix).

Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it. Pour the batter into the waffle iron (according to manufacturer’s instructions) and cook until golden brown and crisp.

Serve the waffles warm, topped with the sausage gravy. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired.