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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
  • ยฝ – 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, jalapeรฑos, or Tabasco sauce.
  • optional additions – sauteed mushrooms or bell peppers, or cooked bacon bits

How to Make Biscuits and Gravy

  1. BISCUITS. Bake 1 (16.3-ounce) can biscuits according to package directions.
  2. 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 ยฝ 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.
  3. SERVE. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve gravy immediately over warm biscuits.

Kristyn’s Recipe Tips

  • Donโ€™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 itโ€™s best enjoyed hot over fresh, fluffy biscuits.
Easy Biscuits and gravy on a white plate.
Easy Biscuits and gravy on white plate.
5 from 30 votes

Easy Biscuits and Gravy Recipe

Our easy Biscuits and gravy is the ultimate comfort food of fluffy biscuits smothered in rich, creamy sausage gravy that comes together in minutes.
Servings: 6
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 (16.3-ounce) can buttermilk biscuits, or Easy Homemade Biscuits
  • 1 (16-ounce) Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage roll
  • ยฝ-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 sausageโ€”it helps bring the flour and milk together.
  • Once the sausage is cooked, stir in flour ยฝ 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.

Video

Notes

Store baked biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or in a freezer Ziploc and freeze for 3 months.ย 
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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup, Calories: 139kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 19mg, Potassium: 95mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 66IU, Vitamin C: 0.002mg, Calcium: 55mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

How to store?

Storeย baked biscuitsย in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or in a freezer Ziploc and freeze for 3 months.ย 
Store leftover gravyย in a separate container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months. Reheatย slowly over low heat, stirring occasionally. Whisk in a bit of milk to help smooth out the texture.

This recipe was originally published January 2018.

About Kristyn

Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipesโ€”each one tested in her kitchenโ€”that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!

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33 Comments

  1. Heidi Sue Stilwell says:

    5 stars
    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. ๐Ÿ˜‡

    1. LilLunaTeam says:

      Sounds like you have a sausage gravy convert. ๐Ÿ™‚ So happy he liked it!

  2. Erin says:

    5 stars
    This is such a simple recipe! It has become one of our go-tos! We make it all the time!

  3. Ellie says:

    You say a small tube of sausage. Can tou tell me if that is a pound? Or how many ounces?? Thank you!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      It’s about a pound ๐Ÿ™‚ Enjoy!!

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