🥣 Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Recipe
This Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Recipe – A Southern Classic brings the best of Southern comfort to your table in under 30 minutes. Flaky buttermilk biscuits are topped with a rich, creamy gravy made from ground country sausage, butter, flour, and milk — seasoned with black pepper and sage for bold, savory flavor. It’s the perfect hearty breakfast, brunch, or brinner dish that’s simple to prepare and guaranteed to satisfy.
Ingredients
For the Sausage Gravy:
- 1 lb ground country sausage not Italian
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3½ cups whole milk
- 1 tsp ground black pepper adjust to taste
- 1 tsp dried sage
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- Pinch of salt to taste
For the Biscuits:
- 12 buttermilk biscuits homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- Brown the sausageIn a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles. Do not drain all the grease for best flavor.Add butter and flourStir in butter and allow it to melt. Add the flour and mix well into the sausage to form a roux.Pour in milkGradually add the milk while whisking constantly. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.Season the gravyStir in black pepper, sage, red pepper flakes (if using), and salt. Simmer until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency (5–10 minutes).ServeSplit biscuits in half and spoon sausage gravy generously over the top. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a thinner gravy, add more milk as needed.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheated with a splash of milk.
- Optional: Add a pinch of cayenne or swap sage for thyme for a flavor twist.