Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with this classic Southern recipe for Sausage Gravy and Biscuits! Featuring perfectly browned breakfast sausage crumbles nestled in a rich, creamy gravy thickened with a buttery roux, this dish is served over warm, flaky biscuits for an irresistible combination. With just a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, whole milk, and a hint of cayenne pepper for optional heat, it’s quick and easy to prepare—ideal for busy mornings or indulgent brunches. Ready in only 30 minutes, this hearty recipe is designed to satisfy cravings while showcasing the timeless appeal of homemade biscuits with decadent sausage gravy. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy breakfast at home, it’s pure Southern comfort on a plate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Breakfast sausage
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 3 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 8 biscuits Canned or homemade biscuits
Instructions
Bake the biscuits according to package instructions or your favorite homemade recipe.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the breakfast sausage. Use a wooden spoon to break the sausage into small crumbles as it cooks.
Once the sausage is browned and fully cooked, remove it from the pan using a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pan. If there isn’t enough fat left, add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
Lower the heat to medium-low, then add the all-purpose flour to the sausage drippings in the skillet. Whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a roux, which will thicken your gravy.
Gradually pour in the milk, a little at a time, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue cooking and whisking for 5-7 minutes until the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
Season the gravy with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if desired). Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Return the cooked sausage crumbles to the skillet and stir to combine with the gravy. Let it heat through for 1-2 minutes.
Serve the sausage gravy over warm biscuits, splitting the biscuits in half and spooning the gravy generously on top. Enjoy your decadent Sausage Gravy and Biscuits!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 239.1 g | 307% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.4 g | 457% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 428 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 9202 mg | 400% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 244.0 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.3 g | ||
| Protein | 98.4 g | 197% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.1 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 1155 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2268 mg | 48% | |
*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.
