Sausage Gravy Biscuits
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this recipe for Sausage Gravy Biscuits, a classic Southern breakfast that’s perfect for lazy mornings or brunch gatherings. Flaky, golden-brown homemade biscuits made from scratch are paired with a rich, creamy sausage gravy bursting with savory flavor. This hearty dish features buttery biscuits that are easy to make with just a few pantry staples and a foolproof method, while the gravy is made with perfectly seasoned ground breakfast sausage, a touch of heat from optional red pepper flakes, and a luxurious, velvety texture. Ready in just 35 minutes, this crave-worthy dish is ideal for feeding a crowd or treating yourself to a cozy start to the day. Serve piping hot for an irresistibly satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, cold
- 0.75 cup Whole milk (for biscuits)
- 1 pound Ground breakfast sausage
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour (for gravy)
- 2.5 cups Whole milk (for gravy)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for gravy)
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
Cut 0.5 cup of cold unsalted butter into small cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add 0.75 cup of whole milk, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle, and use a biscuit cutter or glass to cut out biscuits. Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown. Set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the sausage gravy.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 pound of ground breakfast sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Sprinkle 0.25 cup of all-purpose flour over the cooked sausage and stir to coat the sausage evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Gradually whisk in 2.5 cups of whole milk, stirring constantly to ensure no lumps form. Cook the gravy for 5-7 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Season the gravy with 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, and 0.25 teaspoon of optional crushed red pepper flakes or a few dashes of hot sauce for heat.
To serve, split the biscuits in half and generously ladle the sausage gravy over the top. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3952 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 268.0 g | 344% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.2 g | 626% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 655 mg | 218% | |
| Sodium | 7948 mg | 346% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 266.3 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.9 g | ||
| Protein | 111.0 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.1 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 1130 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2582 mg | 55% | |
*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.
