Sausage Gravy with Biscuits
Creamy, peppery sausage gravy ladled over buttery homemade biscuits — a Southern breakfast favorite made simple. Perfect for weekend mornings or cozy brunches.
Equipment
- Large skillet (preferably cast iron)
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Baking Sheet
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 0.5 cup cold butter, cubed
- 0.75 cup milk
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 375°F. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Add cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until crumbly.
- Pour in milk and stir just until combined — the dough should be soft, not sticky.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a greased baking sheet. Bake 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it into small pieces until browned. Drain, leaving about 2 tablespoons of drippings.
- Sprinkle flour over the sausage, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in milk, whisking to prevent lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Split biscuits in half, ladle gravy over, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Use cold butter for flaky biscuits. Turkey sausage works great for a lighter twist. You can prep the gravy in advance and reheat gently with a splash of milk. The dish also works well for dinner!