Peppered Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this hearty recipe for Peppered Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, a Southern classic that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. Featuring tender, flaky biscuits smothered in a creamy, richly seasoned gravy loaded with crumbled pork breakfast sausage, this dish is a celebration of bold flavors and simple ingredients. The gravy is thickened to perfection with a buttery roux and infused with black pepper for a subtle kick, with an optional dash of cayenne for those who love a bit of heat. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe pairs beautifully with freshly baked homemade biscuits or your favorite store-bought variety. Whether you’re cooking for a weekend family gathering or craving comfort on a weekday morning, this dish promises to satisfy with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork breakfast sausage
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- 8 pieces store-bought or homemade biscuits
Instructions
Begin by baking the biscuits according to the package instructions if using store-bought, or prepare your favorite homemade biscuit recipe. Set the biscuits aside once baked.
In a large skillet, cook the pork breakfast sausage over medium heat. Use a wooden spoon to break the sausage into crumbles as it cooks. Continue cooking until the sausage is browned and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes.
Remove the cooked sausage from the skillet with a slotted spoon, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet. Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the skillet and allow it to melt over medium heat.
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour evenly over the melted butter and sausage drippings. Use a whisk to stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the flour mixture turns a light golden brown color.
Gradually pour in the whole milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue cooking and stirring over medium heat until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth, about 4-5 minutes.
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir to incorporate it into the gravy.
Season the gravy with black pepper, salt, and, if desired, a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cook the gravy for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to meld the flavors.
Split the warm biscuits in half and spoon the sausage gravy generously over the top.
Serve immediately and enjoy this classic comfort dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3578 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 212.0 g | 272% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.1 g | 395% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 522 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 7830 mg | 340% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 251.3 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.3 g | ||
| Protein | 146.3 g | 293% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.4 mcg | 72% | |
| Calcium | 1168 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 3065 mg | 65% | |
*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.
