February 23, 2022
Review RecipeCountry Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
This country biscuits and sausage gravy recipe is a southern staple featuring creamy gravy and fluffy biscuits that are the ultimate in comfort food.
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My southern friends know that this country biscuits and sausage gravy recipe is one of the best recipes to enjoy for a delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Fluffy, buttery, homestyle biscuits paired with a mouthwatering gravy made from milk and sausage will have everyone asking for seconds.
For other great southern recipes, try our chicken and dumplings and our delicious cornbread.
Country Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Ingredients
You’ll need:
- biscuits (canned, frozen, or homemade)
- 1 pound uncooked breakfast sausage
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- red pepper flakes, optional
- chives, garnish
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
SAUSAGE: You can grab regular, sweet, spicy, or whatever your heart desires for this easy gravy recipe.
MEAT: To make this meal even heartier, you can use two pounds of meat instead of one. You could mix a pound of sweet and a pound of spicy instead if you like.
BISCUITS: Canned biscuits make this recipe super easy but if you prefer to use homemade biscuits in this recipe, they would be just as delicious.
How To Make This Country Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Recipe
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
When making your buttermilk biscuits, don’t forget to brush the tops of each biscuit with a little bit of buttermilk. This will help them turn a nice golden brown.
STEP ONE: Preheat your oven and bake biscuits according to the package directions or homemade recipe.
PRO TIP:
You can cook the ground sausage ahead of time and store it in the fridge or freezer until you are ready to use it in your recipe.
STEP TWO: In a large skillet, break up the ground sausage into small pieces.
STEP THREE: Sprinkle with a teaspoon of black pepper and cook until brown.
STEP FOUR: Reduce the heat and sprinkle flour over the cooked sausage; stir to coat well.
STEP FIVE: Slowly pour in the whole milk and stir until thick.
STEP SIX: Remove from heat. Then sprinkle in red pepper flakes and mix.
STEP SEVEN: Spoon the white sausage gravy over your fresh from the oven warm biscuits and then top with chives or more red pepper flakes if desired.
How To Serve
The whole family will gobble up this amazing southern sausage gravy served over hot biscuits. Add eggs, bacon, and fresh fruit for a full and filling meal. Enjoy this tasty recipe for breakfast or breakfast for dinner.
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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Store your country sausage gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
IN THE FREEZER: Freeze your easy sausage gravy in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Keep in mind that freezing the gravy may change the texture a little. Also, you could crumble your sausage, cook it, and then freeze that. Then prepare your gravy using the frozen sausage later.
One reason I love biscuits and homemade sausage gravy so much is that I almost always have these staples inside my cupboards, making it a simple go-to meal that has a ton of flavor at the end of a busy day — or the start of one.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use a different type of sausage instead of breakfast sausage?
Italian sausage, either mild or spicy, or turkey sausage would be fantastic choices in place of the breakfast sausage.
Can I use homemade buttermilk biscuits in this easy recipe?
If you have a preferred homemade biscuit recipe, you can certainly use it for this easy breakfast dish.
Can I freeze leftover sausage gravy?
It is best to make the gravy fresh as freezing will change the texture slightly. That being said, you can freeze the gravy for up to three months if you want. As an alternative, you can cook the sausage and freeze it for later use.
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Country Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
This country biscuits and sausage gravy recipe is a southern staple featuring creamy gravy and fluffy biscuits that are the ultimate in comfort food.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- biscuits (canned, frozen, or homemade)
- 1 pound uncooked breakfast sausage
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- red pepper flakes, optional
- chives, garnish
Instructions
- Bake biscuits according to package directions.
- In a large skillet, break up the ground sausage.
- Sprinkle with a teaspoon of pepper and cook until brown.
- Reduce heat and sprinkle flour over sausage; stir to coat.
- Slowly pour in whole milk and stir until thick.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle red pepper flakes and chives over top.
- Spoon the white sausage gravy over warm biscuits and then top with chives or more red pepper flakes if desired.
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Notes
- You can cook the ground sausage ahead of time and store it in the fridge or freezer until you are ready to use it in your recipe.
- When making your buttermilk biscuits, don’t forget to brush the tops of each biscuit with a little bit of buttermilk. This will help them turn a nice golden brown.
Nutrition
Sodium: 800mg | Calcium: 217mg | Vitamin C: 1mg | Vitamin A: 382IU | Sugar: 9g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 523mg | Cholesterol: 100mg | Calories: 486kcal | Saturated Fat: 13g | Fat: 36g | Protein: 24g | Carbohydrates: 15g | Iron: 2mg
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Comments
Hannah Griffin says
This recipe is seriously so amazing! I am a big fan!
Tin Lopez says
Perfect combination! The taste is so satisfying!
Sue says
Instead of whole milk I use a can of Carnations evaporated milk and 2can of water. My mother in law showed me this years ago and she is from the south
Treena says
Super simple to make and so tasty! Made mine with spicy sausage and added a little extra red pepper flakes to give it a kick,
Laura says
Yet another one of your DELICIOUS recipes has made it to my “Favorites” board! Stephanie, in over 45 years of cooking, I’ve never made these. Your recipe and instructions were spot on. My husband agreed that we never have to go out for biscuits and gravy again! Thank you for helping me be a kitchen rock star!
Layne Kangas says
I love it! Thanks for sharing π
Gloria says
I usually make this every weekend for brunch… easy and flavorful. Definitely an old classic!
Jill says
Fantastic breakfast!
Kathryn Lundeen says
yum