Biscuits and gravy are a southern classic breakfast and a FAVORITE at our house!
Mom has made these forever and now our sister is the one who makes them for morning gatherings. They are loved by the entire family because who doesn’t love a warm and flaky biscuit smothered in a thick and creamy sausage gravy?!
Our version is made easy with canned biscuits and a simple gravy – it’s packed with flavor and on the table in under 30 minutes!
It’s easy to double to feed a crowd, and hearty enough to fill those bellies! Serve it for breakfast or dinner – it’s great any time of the day.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- A classic. Biscuits smothered in a delicious sausage gravy are hard NOT to enjoy. It’s a best-loved classic for a reason!
- On the table in no time. Prepped in 5 minutes and made in under 30 minutes, this dish is great for holidays, brunches, and weekends.
- Made simple. Using canned biscuit dough makes these even easier!
Biscuits and Gravy Ingredients
- 1 (16.3-ounce) can buttermilk biscuits – store-bought or our Easy Homemade Biscuits
- 1 (16-ounce) pork breakfast sausage – mild, medium, or hot sausage
- ½ – 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-2 cups milk – We use 2% or higher, but half and half or Buttermilk works too.
- salt and black pepper to taste – Add heat with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, jalapeños, or Tabasco sauce.
- optional additions – sauteed mushrooms or bell peppers, or cooked bacon bits
How to Make Biscuits and Gravy
- BISCUITS. Bake 1 (16.3-ounce) can biscuits according to package directions.
- GRAVY. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium-high heat, cook 16 ounces of sausage, chopping into small pieces until browned and cooked through.
- Do not drain excess grease from the pan. The drippings will help bring the flour and milk together.
- Stir in flour ½ cup at a time until sausage has a nice coating.
- Slowly add 1-2 cups of milk until you have reached your desired consistency. For a runny gravy add more milk, for a thicker gravy add less milk. If you find you have added too much milk, add some flour to thicken it up.
- SERVE. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve gravy immediately over warm biscuits.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Don’t drain the sausage fat. It combines with the flour to create the roux that makes your gravy rich and flavorful.
- Add milk slowly. Pour it in gradually while stirring to avoid lumps and reach your perfect consistency.
- Season well. Salt and plenty of black pepper are key for classic sausage gravy flavor.
- Serve right away. Gravy thickens as it cools, so it’s best enjoyed hot over fresh, fluffy biscuits.
Easy Biscuits and Gravy Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 (16.3-ounce) can buttermilk biscuits, or Easy Homemade Biscuits
- 1 (16-ounce) Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage roll
- ½-1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-2 cups milk
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bake biscuits according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium-high heat, cook sausage, chopping into small pieces until browned and cooked through. Do not drain excess fat from the sausage—it helps bring the flour and milk together.
- Once the sausage is cooked, stir in flour ½ cup at a time until the sausage has a nice coating.
- Slowly add milk until you have reached your desired consistency. If you prefer a more runny gravy, add more milk. If you like the gravy to be thicker, add less milk. If you find you have added too much milk, add some flour to thicken it up.
- Add salt and pepper. Serve gravy immediately over warm biscuits.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Store baked biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or in a freezer Ziploc and freeze for 3 months.
Store leftover gravy in a separate container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months. Reheat slowly over low heat, stirring occasionally. Whisk in a bit of milk to help smooth out the texture.
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This recipe was originally published January 2018.
My Husband is not normally a fan of sausage gravy. I made this for brunch today. He said it’s definitely a do over every Sunday. 😇
Sounds like you have a sausage gravy convert. 🙂 So happy he liked it!
This is such a simple recipe! It has become one of our go-tos! We make it all the time!
You say a small tube of sausage. Can tou tell me if that is a pound? Or how many ounces?? Thank you!
It’s about a pound 🙂 Enjoy!!