Nothing says comfort food quite like warm, flaky buttermilk biscuits smothered in rich, creamy sausage gravy. This classic Southern breakfast is hearty, satisfying, and surprisingly easy to make from scratch.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fluffy, buttery homemade biscuits
- Rich and creamy sausage gravy
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or breakfast-for-dinner
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Family favorite comfort food
Ingredients
For the Buttermilk Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk
For the Sausage Gravy
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Biscuits
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the buttermilk and stir just until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Fold the dough over itself 3–4 times to create flaky layers.
- Cut biscuits using a biscuit cutter or drinking glass.
- Place on a baking sheet with sides touching slightly.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 2: Prepare the Sausage Gravy
- While the biscuits bake, cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked.
- Do not drain the grease.
- Sprinkle the flour over the sausage and stir continuously for about 1 minute.
- Gradually pour in the milk while whisking.
- Continue cooking and stirring until the gravy thickens, about 5–7 minutes.
- Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Step 3: Serve
- Split the warm biscuits in half.
- Spoon generous amounts of sausage gravy over the top.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Tips for Perfect Biscuits and Gravy
- Keep the butter and buttermilk very cold for the flakiest biscuits.
- Avoid overmixing the biscuit dough.
- Freshly cracked black pepper gives the gravy the best flavor.
- If the gravy becomes too thick, add a splash of milk.
- For extra richness, brush hot biscuits with melted butter.
Storage
- Refrigerate leftover gravy for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding milk as needed.
- Biscuits can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
- Calories: 620
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fat: 43g
- Fiber: 1g