Country Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

Name: Easy Biscuits and Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
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)

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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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Table of Contents

Homemade Sausage Gravy Ingredients
How to make Sausage Gravy
What to serve with Biscuits and Gravy
Storing Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Easy Biscuits and Gravy FAQs
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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.

close up shot of a plate of biscuits topped with sausage gravy

Homemade 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 Sausage Gravy

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.

beef cooked in a skillet and topped with pepper

STEP FOUR: Reduce the heat and sprinkle flour over the cooked sausage; stir to coat well.

flour sprinkled on top of beef in a skillet

STEP FIVE: Slowly pour in the whole milk and stir until thick.

whole milk poured into the meat mixture in the skillet

STEP SIX: Remove from heat. Then sprinkle in red pepper flakes and mix.

sausage gravy spooned over the biscuits on a plate

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 thicken Sausage Gravy?

To thicken your sausage gravy, you can use cornstarch or flour. Our recipe uses flour, and it should thicken your gravy just fine.

How much flour for Sausage Gravy is best?

We recommend adding ¼ cup of flour to your sausage gravy.

What to serve with Biscuits and Gravy

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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Storing Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

How long does Sausage Gravy last in the fridge?

Store your country sausage gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.

How to freeze Sausage Gravy?

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.

How to reheat Sausage and Gravy?

The best way to reheat sausage and gravy is in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add a little bit of butter or cream if the sauce seems dry. Stir occasionally until the dish is heated through.

What to do with Leftover Sausage and Gravy?

Leftover sausage and gravy can be stored in the fridge for up to four days. Make sure to place it in an airtight container before refrigerating. When you’re ready to eat, reheat it in a skillet over medium-low heat or microwave until heated through.

close up shot of a skillet full of sausage gravy

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.

Easy Biscuits and Gravy FAQs

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.

What is the difference between country gravy and sausage gravy?

Country gravy is a white sauce typically made with milk, butter, and flour. Sausage gravy has the addition of cooked sausage, usually in crumbled form.

Can I make this easy sausage gravy ahead?

Yes, you can make this easy sausage gravy ahead of time. After cooking the sausage and making the sauce, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to four days. When ready to eat, reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat or microwave until heated through, adding additional butter or oil, or cream if it seems dry.

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Easy Biscuits and Gravy

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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

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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.

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