This homemade biscuits and gravy recipe is a Southern breakfast classic that pairs soft, fluffy biscuits with a creamy sausage gravy. It's hearty, comforting and a family favorite.
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 20 minutesminutes
Total Time: 25 minutesminutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
12ouncesbreakfast sausage, or ground pork (I use Jimmy Dean)
3-4Tablespoonsall-purpose flour, as needed
butter , optional
2 cupsmilk
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper
For serving: Warm biscuits
Instructions
In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat, until browned and cooked through. Break up any big pieces. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Reduce heat to medium low. Add in 1-2 Tablespoons of butter in with about a Tablespoon of grease if desired. Then whisk in 3-4 Tablespoons flour with a splash of milk. Continue whisking in the remaining milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Stir sausage into the gravy. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot over warm biscuits.
Notes
Homemade biscuits: Making your own is easy with this homemade biscuit recipe. Tips and Tricks
Don't drain the grease. No drain all the grease after cooking the sausage! You want to use some of it when making the gravy.
Gravy consistency. Once your gravy has finished simmering, you can adjust the consistency if needed. If it's too thin, whisk in 1 additional Tablespoon of flour. If it's too thick, add 1-2 Tablespoons milk.
Bake the biscuits while making gravy. Prepare the biscuit dough prior to making the gravy. Then place in oven and bake as directed. While the biscuits are baking, get started on the gravy.