Description
A hearty Southern classic breakfast: flaky homemade biscuits smothered in rich, creamy sausage gravy. Perfect comfort food for weekend brunches or special mornings.
Ingredients
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- For the biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- For the sausage gravy:
- 1/2 lb breakfast sausage
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (optional, if sausage is lean)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4. Add milk and stir just until dough forms. Pat into 1-inch thick dough and cut biscuits.
- 5. Place biscuits on baking sheet and bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- 6. While biscuits bake, cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- 7. If needed, add butter to make about 2 tablespoons of fat total.
- 8. Sprinkle flour over sausage and stir, cooking for 1–2 minutes.
- 9. Gradually add milk while stirring constantly. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 10. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- 11. Split warm biscuits and top with sausage gravy. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For richer biscuits, use buttermilk and brush the tops with melted butter.
- Use spicy sausage for extra flavor, or add herbs like thyme or sage to the gravy.
- Gravy thickens as it cools—add a splash of milk to loosen when reheating.
- Leftover gravy can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking + Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 biscuits with gravy
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: biscuits and gravy, sausage gravy, southern breakfast, comfort food