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
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