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Biscuits and Gravy

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon Jessica Randhawa
January 23, 2023
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Last Updated January 23, 2023 | 3 Comments

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The best Biscuits and Gravy made with southern-style sausage gravy and pillowy soft homemade biscuits. It’s the perfect quick and easy breakfast comfort food – and one of my family’s all-time favorites.

White plate with a fluffy buttermilk biscuit topped with creamy sausage gravy.

The Best Sausage Gravy

Southern-style biscuits and gravy are a breakfast favorite in my house. Made with just five main ingredients, it’s impossible to resist the thick and creamy homemade sausage gravy and soft, flaky biscuits.

One of the easiest breakfast recipes you’ll ever make, this yummy sausage gravy takes just 20 minutes to make and pairs perfectly with a side of eggs and breakfast potatoes.

Season with a pinch of ground cinnamon or cayenne for a little extra depth, but be careful with added salt! Some brands or types of breakfast sausage can be quite salty, so hold off on adding any additional salt until the very end of cooking.

White plate with a fluffy buttermilk biscuit topped with creamy sausage gravy.

Ingredients

  • Breakfast sausage
  • Butter
  • All-purpose flour
  • Whole milk
  • Black pepper
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Salt 

Note: For the most flavorful sausage gravy use ground sausage labeled “breakfast sausage.” This can be pork sausage or chicken sausage – or a mix of each.

Ingredients in the best sausage gravy and biscuits.

How to Make Biscuits and Gravy

Begin by making the biscuits (homemade or store-bought).

To make homemade biscuits, sift the flour into a large bowl, followed by the baking powder and salt. Use a pastry cutter or food processor and cut the cold butter into the flour mixture. As it begins to crumble, add the milk. Stir or process until a soft dough forms.

Cutting the cold butter into flour for homemade biscuits.

Turn out the biscuit dough onto a lightly floured surface and kneed quickly for just one minute. Roll out the dough until it is approximately 1/2 inch thick. Use a cookie or biscuit cutter to cut your dough into biscuits approximately 2 inches in diameter. 

Cutting homemade biscuits.

Place the biscuits about 1/2 an inch apart on a large baking sheet or in a cast-iron skillet. Bake in a preheated 450 degrees Fahrenheit oven until golden brown, approximately 12-15 minutes. 

biscuits in a cast iron skillet step-by-step

As the biscuits bake, prepare the sausage gravy.

Brown the breakfast sausage in a large skillet set over medium-high heat until it is no longer pink. Remove the cooked sausage to a clean plate, and set aside. Leave behind any drippings in the skillet.

Browning breakfast sausage in a large enameled skillet.

Return the skillet to medium heat and melt three tablespoons of butter. Sprinkle with three tablespoons of all-purpose flour and whisk for approximately one minute to cook out the flour, creating a roux. The roux, a mixture of fat and flour, is what will thicken the gravy after the milk is added.

Slowly add one cup of milk, whisking continuously. Continue to cook and whisk over medium heat until thickened. Return the sausage back to the skillet and season with black pepper and cinnamon. 

Pour your warm gravy over warm biscuits and garnish with fresh parsley or fresh thyme, if desired.

Sausage Gravy step-by-step

Storage and Reheating

Storing: Keep leftover sausage gravy stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating: For best results, reheat on the stovetop over medium to medium-low heat. Thin the gravy with milk, about a quarter cup at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Freezing: Allow your sausage gravy to cool completely before transferring it to freezer-safe zip-lock bags or storage containers. Transfer to the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

White plate with a fluffy buttermilk biscuit topped with creamy sausage gravy.

What Goes with Biscuits and Gravy

Warm biscuits smothered in sausage gravy make for an incredibly hearty breakfast. When I’m just making this for my family, I’ll usually serve it with a side of fresh fruit. If I’m entertaining, I’ll include eggs, a fruit salad, and sauteed spinach.

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If you try making this Biscuits and Gravy Recipe, please leave me a comment and let me know! I always love to hear your thoughts.

White plate with a fluffy buttermilk biscuit topped with creamy sausage gravy.
White plate with a fluffy buttermilk biscuit topped with creamy sausage gravy.

Biscuits and Gravy

4.84 from 36 votes
Chef: Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa
The best Biscuits and Gravy made with southern-style sausage gravy and pillowy soft homemade biscuits. It’s the perfect quick and easy breakfast comfort food – and one of my family’s all-time favorites.
I have included instructions for easy homemade biscuits below. Feel free to make homemade, or use your favorite store-bought variety.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 548 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Biscuits

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour - sifted
  • 2 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoon cold butter - (cut into small pieces)
  • ⅔ cup milk

For the Sausage Gravy

  • 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • salt - to taste
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Instructions
 

For the Biscuits

  • Sift the flour into a large bowl. Add the baking powder and salt, then whisk to combine. 
  • Using a pastry cutter or food processor, cut in the chunks of cold butter. As it begins to crumble, add the milk. Stir or process until soft dough forms.
  • Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and kneed quickly for one minute. Roll out the dough until 1/2 inch thick and use a cookie or biscuit cutter to cut your biscuits approximately 2 inches in diameter. 
  • Place about an inch apart on a large baking sheet or in a cast-iron number 10 skillet. Bake at 450F for 12-15 minutes. Yields about 12 biscuits. 

For the Sausage Gravy

  • After biscuits have cooked, remove from skillet (if using) and allow to cool.
  • Add the skillet to the stovetop set over medium heat. Add the sausage to the skillet and brown completely, breaking into smaller pieces as it cooks. 
  • Once cooked, remove the cooked sausage to a clean plate, leaving any drippings behind in the skillet.
  • In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and whisk for approximately one minute to cook out the flour. Slowly add in 1 cup of milk. Whisk continuously, creating your roux.
  • Add the sausage back to your gravy along with the black pepper and cinnamon. If you would like your gravy a bit thinner, add additional milk 1/4 cup at a time until you've reached the desired thickness.
  • Pour your warm gravy over buttery biscuits and garnish with fresh parsley or fresh thyme, if desired.

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Jessica’s Notes

  • Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1241mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 589IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

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About Jessica

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

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Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

About Jessica Randhawa

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

Comments

  1. Patricia Buezo Rivera says

    October 5, 2021 at 1:53 am

    My Mother always made gravy using the fat from the meat, flour, milk and water. It was always perfect.

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  2. PCMULKEY says

    December 22, 2020 at 7:33 pm

    If at all possible use winter wheat to make your biscuits otherwise you will be disappointed with the results. Google it if you are unfamiliar with good southern biscuits.

    Reply
  3. Bridget says

    December 22, 2020 at 4:46 pm

    Use red pepper flakes and sage in the sausage. Never ever heard of using nutmeg.
    Rest of the rest of the recipe is the same.

    Reply

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