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Classic Sausage Gravy and Buttermilk Biscuits

  • Author: Natalia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A quick and comforting Southern classic featuring rich, creamy sausage gravy served over flaky buttermilk biscuits, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork with sage and black pepper recommended)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 package buttermilk biscuit mix (about 16 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (for brushing biscuits before baking)
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika for gravy
  • Optional: fresh chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare biscuit dough according to package instructions or your own recipe and set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add breakfast sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and crispy in spots, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pan.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Sprinkle flour evenly over sausage and fat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or whisk for about 2 minutes until mixture bubbles and smells nutty.
  4. Slowly pour in whole milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Continue stirring as gravy thickens, about 4-5 minutes, until creamy and smooth.
  5. Season gravy with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning and consistency as needed by adding more milk or simmering longer.
  6. Place biscuits on a baking sheet and brush tops with melted butter. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  7. Split warm biscuits in half and ladle sausage gravy generously over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not rush browning the sausage to develop flavor. Whisk milk in slowly to avoid lumps. Use whole milk for best texture and richness. Brush biscuits with butter before baking for a golden finish. Taste gravy before adding salt as sausage can be salty. Reheat gravy gently with a splash of milk to restore creaminess. Avoid freezing gravy as it may separate; biscuits freeze better.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of re
  • Calories: 450
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 24
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Protein: 18

Keywords: sausage gravy, buttermilk biscuits, Southern recipe, comfort food, quick dinner, easy weeknight meal

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