Biscuits and Gravy Recipe
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.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces breakfast sausage , or ground pork (I use Jimmy Dean)
- 3-4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour , as needed
- butter , optional
- 2 cups milk
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
For serving: Warm biscuits
Instructions
- Cook sausage. In a large skillet, cook 12 ounces breakfast sausage over medium heat, until browned and cooked through. Break up any big pieces. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Make roux. 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 2 cups of milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Combine and serve. Stir sausage into the gravy. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot over warm biscuits.
Notes
I used this easy homemade biscuit recipe.
Tips:
- 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. If your gravy is 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 you make the gravy.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 51mg, Sodium: 392mg, Potassium: 267mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 174IU, Vitamin C: 0.4mg, Calcium: 106mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
