This Southern Biscuits and Gravy recipe is a quick and easy way to savor a hearty, comforting meal. You’ll relish the flaky homemade biscuits smothered in rich gravy, so don’t hesitate to try this breakfast delight!
- Prepare your biscuit dough and bake as per our Biscuits Recipe. While the biscuits are baking, create the sausage gravy so they are ready simultaneously.
- Melt 2 Tbsp of butter in a large, heavy skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat and add the sausage. Sauté and break it up with a spatula until just cooked through (about 5 minutes). Reduce heat to medium, sprinkle flour over the top, and stir constantly for 3 minutes.
- Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened into a rich and creamy consistency (about 5 minutes). To thin the sauce, add a little more milk. Season to taste at the end if necessary.
- Break or cut the biscuits in half and spoon the sausage gravy over them, then serve.
When making homemade biscuits, ensure that your butter and half-and-half are cold. If you don’t have half-and-half on hand, you can create it by mixing equal parts of heavy cream and milk. Despite the unusual measurement, trust me, it works.
Breakfast sausage brands can vary from sweet to spicy and by seasoning, so start with your favorite pork sausage and experiment with other types to find your preferred choice.
