Easy Homemade Sausage Gravy and Biscuits Recipe

This homemade sausage gravy and biscuits recipe is a classic recipe. It combines warm, flaky buttermilk biscuits with the best sausage gravy.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Breakfast, lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bread recipe, breakfast recipe, budget recipe, gravy

Servings: Servings

Calories: 651kcal

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Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the dough. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2 Cups All-Purpose Flour, 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda, 1 Teaspoon Salt
Cut in the butter. Use a pastry cutter or food processor to blend in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
1/2 Cup Butter
Add buttermilk. Slowly pour in the buttermilk, stirring until a soft biscuit dough forms.
3/4 Cup Buttermilk
Shape and bake. Roll the dough onto a floured surface, cut into rounds, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.

Cook the sausage. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and cook the sausage until browned (3–5 minutes). Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate, leaving the drippings in the pan.
1 Pound Breakfast Sausage
Make a roux. Reduce to medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter, and stir in 1/4 cup of flour with a wooden spoon. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour, 2 Tablespoons Butter
Add the milk. Slowly whisk in 2 1/2 cups of whole milk and simmer over medium-low heat until the gravy thickens (3–5 minutes).
2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk
Season to perfection. Add salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of spice. Return the sausage to the skillet and stir to create a rich, savory sausage gravy.
1/2 Teaspoon Salt, 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper, Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes for a touch of heat