Country Sausage Gravy and Buttermilk Biscuits
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Country Sausage Gravy and Buttermilk Biscuits recipe, a classic Southern favorite perfect for breakfast or brunch. Flaky, golden-brown buttermilk biscuits are made from scratch, creating the perfect vessel for a rich and creamy sausage gravy that's loaded with crumbled breakfast sausage and seasoned to perfection with black pepper. The biscuits are buttery and tender, while the homemade gravy achieves just the right thickness, delivering hearty, satisfying flavor in every bite. Ready in under an hour, this timeless pairing is as cozy as it is delicious, making it ideal for family gatherings or lazy weekend mornings. Serve warm for a comforting start to your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for biscuits)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold)
- 0.75 cup Buttermilk
- 1 pound Ground breakfast sausage
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour (for gravy)
- 2 cups Milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for gravy)
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes, and add it into the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour in the buttermilk and gently stir until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough a few times, then pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Use a round biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits, and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
While the biscuits are baking, prepare the sausage gravy. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it into small crumbles with a spoon.
Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over the cooked sausage and stir well to coat. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer, and cook until the gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Season the gravy with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper (or to taste). Adjust seasonings as needed.
Split the warm biscuits in half and ladle the hot sausage gravy over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 258.3 g | 331% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.5 g | 592% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 641 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 8563 mg | 372% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.7 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.4 g | ||
| Protein | 106.2 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.2 mcg | 46% | |
| Calcium | 1045 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2519 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
