Looking for a classic dish that has been enjoyed by G.I.s for generations? S.O.S. (often affectionately known as “Shit on a Shingle”) is a simple, hearty meal of savory sausage simmered in a creamy gravy and served over toasted biscuits or bread. This version puts a flavorful twist on the traditional chipped-beef version by using breakfast sausage, along with garlic and sage for extra depth.
S.O.S. has long been appreciated for being inexpensive, filling, and easy to prepare—qualities that made it a favorite in military mess halls. Our version is just as comforting at home and makes a satisfying breakfast, brunch, or easy weeknight dinner. We especially enjoy adding extra garlic and sage, a nod to our three years living in Italy and our love of garlic.
S.O.S.
Ingredients
- 1 pound sausage breakfast ,hot or mild
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 to 4 cups whole milk more to taste
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 2 tablespoons sage, ground
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced, optional to taste, additional to taste
- 2 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground , more to taste
- 8 each Biscuits warmed, for serving. English muffins, or other bread work also, Toasted work's better.
Instructions
- With your finger, tear small pieces of sausage and add them in a single layer to a large heavy skillet. Brown the sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Sprinkle on half the flour and stir so that the sausage soaks it all up, then add more little by little. Stir it around and cook it for another minute or so, then pour in the milk, stirring constantly.
- Cook the gravy, stirring frequently, until it thickens. (This may take a good 10 to 12 minutes.) Sprinkle in the seasoned salt, pepper, and sage and continue cooking until very thick and luscious. If it gets too thick too soon, just splash in another 1/2 cup of milk or more if needed. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Spoon the sausage gravy over warm biscuits and serve immediately!
Notes
Nutrition Disclaimer
Art of Cooking Recipes (Paulson Pursuits} is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
