September 27, 2023
Review RecipeEasy Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
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.
Biscuits Sausage and 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 Easy 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.
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 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.
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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Country Sausage Gravy with Biscuits
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
Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 217mg | 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 🙂
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
Hannah Westley says
this recipe was perfect!! made just the right amount and taste wonderful. thank you!!
Jeannette Shields says
I am from the Northeast. My mother would make this for my brothers and sisters and I using hamburg and call it “favorite gravy “. We would have it over toast or with popovers on the side.
JaLinda Wilson says
We call that S.O.S (Sh*t On a Shingle) or hamburger gravy & use on mashed taters or bread. This recipe is sausage gravy, normally used on biscuits or toast. Sausage gravy is a breakfast staple while hamburger gravy is for supper. Honestly though, my family eats sausage gravy & biscuits for supper at times.
Pat Nugent says
If you were in the Army, SOS was a staple. In the Navy, it really didn’t have a name that I know of but it always included tomatoes, according to my uncle. The Army version is better, imho.
JaLinda Wilson says
My family loves biscuits & gravy. Normally a breakfast meal, but we eat it for supper sometimes too. I drain the grease from the sausage though & add butter. My mom used to make poor man’s gravy (this recipe using water instead of milk) & after growing up with it, my stomach could no longer handle all the grease. As an adult, I drain most of, if not all the grease, make a rue with butter and/or a little bacon grease & flour, then add milk, cook for a few minutes & then add the sausage back into the pan. Always a family favorite.