Description
This Andouille Sausage Cajun Gravy is a rich, savory, and flavorful gravy with a spicy kick from Cajun seasoning and andouille sausage. Perfect over mashed potatoes, it adds a delicious Southern flair to any dish. A must-try for lovers of bold, hearty flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil or vegetable oil)
- 8 ounces andouille sausage (fresh or smoked)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 cup finely diced onions
- ½ cup finely diced green bell pepper
- ½ cup finely diced celery
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth (warmed)
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley, green onions, or chives)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add oil and cook the andouille sausage until browned, about 5 minutes. If using fresh sausage, remove the casing and break it into smaller pieces as it cooks. Once cooked, remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
- Turn the heat to low and add the butter to the same pot. Once melted, whisk in the flour a little at a time. Cook while stirring for about 5–10 minutes, until a medium light brown roux forms. Scrape up any browned bits as you go.
- Add the sausage back into the pot with the onions, bell pepper, and celery. Increase the heat to medium and sauté for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Add in garlic and cook for an additional minute while stirring.
- Slowly whisk in the warm beef broth, ensuring there are no flour lumps.
- Simmer for about 10–15 minutes until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Add Cajun seasoning to taste and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker gravy, simmer longer or add slightly more flour to the roux.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your heat preference.
- This gravy pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits.
- Use smoked andouille sausage for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg