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!!
I use sage sausage, chopped green pepper, chopped onion and chopped celery.
Yum! Thanks for sharing that!
So yummy! It was a hit with the whole family, even with my kids who are picky eaters
That’s the best thing to hear! Thank you for letting me know 🙂
Quick and easy. Turned out great.
Thank you for saying that!
This is my go-to recipe every time my son asks for biscuits and gravy. i also make your b&g casserole when i feed a crowd and keep it warm in my crockpot 🙂
Awe, thank you for letting me know 🙂 Glad you like them!
My dad loves busciuts and gravy, but hes picky! I made these for him and he came back for A third helping. Id say this was a hit!
The ultimate comfort breakfast! So, so delicious!
I couldn’t agree more! Thank you 🙂
My go-to weekend breakfast!
easily one of my favorite recipes to make on the weekend!
This was amazing! My Hubby loved it!
What a perfect breakfast for when the kids are out of school . They will love this!!
I love how incredibly easy & delicious these are!! My family loves biscuits & gravy & this recipe was so tasty! My kids inhaled them!
i love biscuits and gravy- this is the best recipe. My family loves this recipe!
My husband loves biscuits and gravy. Best part is the sausage and gravy. This is the perfect meal for breakfast! Hearty and very satisfying.
This is a great and easy way to make biscuits and gravy! My family loves it especially my picky kids!
Right?! It’s a hit with everyone! Thank you for sharing that!
I like anything that taSte yummy and easy to do. We Especially like breakfast foods. This biscuits and gravy is always on the menu.
We love biscuits and gravy and this is a great recipe. It’s my favorite, quick breakfast for dinner that i know my whole family will eat up. Add orange juice and some fruit and it’s a full meal 🙂
We absolutely love this recipe. It’s my favorite quick dinner that i know The kiddos will eat up. Add orange juice and SOme fruit and it’s a full meal 🙂
This biscuits & gravy was amazing!! The gravy is so creamy & tasty & this was so easy to make! I love making it for company! It is always a hit!
My husbands all time favorite breakfast is biscuits and gravy. This has become our go to on those days we want a special breakfast.
We love biscuits & gravy! I am glad he loves it! Thank you 🙂
I love biscuits and gravy and have eaten ALOT of it. Canned biscuits are nothing compared to a good homemade biscuit. I call them “sopping” biscuits because they pick up that gravy. I have also made gravy with bacon grease. Yummy.
I agree!! Homemade are the best! Thank you for stopping by!