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Easy Biscuits and gravy is a classic comfort food duo, flavorful, easy, and ready in under 30 minutes – the perfect breakfast or brunch!

Easy Biscuits and gravy served with a glass of fresh orange juice.
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An American Classic!

Biscuits and gravy are a southern classic breakfast and a FAVORITE at our house!

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 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!
A can of biscuit dough on a kitchen table.

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

  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 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.
  3. SERVE. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve gravy immediately over warm biscuits.
Biscuits and gravy on a white plate.

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Easy Biscuits and Gravy

By: Lil’ Luna
Easy Biscuits and gravy is a classic comfort food duo, flavorful, easy, and ready in under 30 minutes – the perfect breakfast or brunch!
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
  • 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.

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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. 
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?

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.

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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33 Comments

  1. Joy says:

    5 stars
    I love how incredibly easy & delicious these are!! My family loves biscuits & gravy & this recipe was so tasty! My kids inhaled them!

  2. Misty says:

    5 stars
    i love biscuits and gravy- this is the best recipe. My family loves this recipe!

  3. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    My husband loves biscuits and gravy. Best part is the sausage and gravy. This is the perfect meal for breakfast! Hearty and very satisfying.

  4. Brittany says:

    5 stars
    This is a great and easy way to make biscuits and gravy! My family loves it especially my picky kids!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Right?! It’s a hit with everyone! Thank you for sharing that!

  5. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    I like anything that taSte yummy and easy to do. We Especially like breakfast foods. This biscuits and gravy is always on the menu.

  6. Karsyn says:

    5 stars
    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 🙂

  7. Larstn says:

    5 stars
    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 🙂

  8. Joy says:

    5 stars
    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!

  9. Jenn Lindauer says:

    5 stars
    My husbands all time favorite breakfast is biscuits and gravy. This has become our go to on those days we want a special breakfast.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      We love biscuits & gravy! I am glad he loves it! Thank you 🙂

  10. Linda Bentley says:

    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.

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      I agree!! Homemade are the best! Thank you for stopping by!