Description
A classic Southern breakfast dish featuring fluffy homemade biscuits smothered in rich, creamy sausage gravy. Comforting, hearty, and perfect for weekends or holiday brunch.
Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
For the Sausage Gravy:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk (warm)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
Instructions
- Biscuits: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk until dough comes together. Turn dough onto a floured surface, fold gently 3–4 times, and pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut out biscuits with a round cutter and place on baking sheet. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Gravy: In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and crumbled. Sprinkle flour over sausage, stir, and cook 1–2 minutes. Gradually whisk in warm milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Simmer until thickened (about 5–7 minutes). Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Assemble: Split warm biscuits in half. Spoon sausage gravy generously over biscuits. Serve hot with extra black pepper on top.
Notes
- Shortcut: Use store-bought biscuits for a quicker version.
- For creamier gravy, add a splash of heavy cream.
- Gravy too thick? Stir in a little extra milk.
- Make-ahead: Biscuits can be baked and frozen, then reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Comfort Food
- Method: Baked (biscuits) + Stovetop (gravy)
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit with gravy
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
