Nothing beats homemade biscuits covered in creamy sausage gravy. This Southern breakfast classic is hearty, filling, and packed with flavor.
Whether you're serving brunch, a holiday breakfast, or a weekend family meal, these fluffy biscuits and rich sausage gravy never disappoint.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Classic Southern breakfast
Rich homemade sausage gravy
Family favorite
Great for brunch
Easy comfort food
Ingredients
Sausage Gravy
1 pound breakfast sausage or turkey breakfast sausage
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Biscuits
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter
¾ cup buttermilk
How To Make Southern Sausage Gravy
Step 1
Cook breakfast sausage in a large skillet until browned.
Do not drain the grease.
Step 2
Sprinkle flour over the sausage.
Stir continuously for 1 minute.
Step 3
Slowly whisk in milk.
Continue stirring until smooth.
Step 4
Add:
Black pepper
Salt
Garlic powder
Simmer until thick and creamy.
How To Make Homemade Biscuits
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Step 2
Mix:
Flour
Baking powder
Salt
Step 3
Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
Step 4
Add buttermilk and stir just until combined.
Step 5
Pat dough into a rectangle.
Fold several times for flaky layers.
Step 6
Cut biscuits and place on baking sheet.
Bake 12-15 minutes until golden.
What Makes Sausage Gravy Thick?
The flour combines with the sausage grease to create a roux, which thickens the gravy as the milk cooks.
Can Biscuits and Gravy Be Made Ahead?
The gravy can be made a day ahead and reheated. Fresh biscuits are best served warm from the oven.
What To Serve With Biscuits and Gravy
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon
Sausage Links
Fresh Fruit
Hash Browns