Warm, fluffy homemade biscuits topped with creamy, peppery sausage gravy — a classic Southern comfort breakfast. This dish is cozy, hearty, and perfect for weekend mornings or family brunch.
Ingredients
For the Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 3/4 cup cold milk or buttermilk
For the Sausage Gravy
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (or more to taste)
- Optional: pinch of cayenne or paprika
Instructions
Make the Biscuits
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, whisk flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the cold milk and mix just until combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat into a 1-inch thick round.
- Cut biscuits using a round cutter and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
Make the Sausage Gravy
- Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart.
- When browned, sprinkle flour over the sausage and mix well.
- Slowly pour in milk while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Add salt, pepper, and optional seasonings.
- Simmer 5–8 minutes until thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve
Break open warm biscuits and ladle hot sausage gravy on top. Serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
- Extra-Fluffy Biscuits: Use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
- Spicy Version: Add red pepper flakes or use spicy sausage.
- Lighter Gravy: Use half milk + half chicken broth.
- No Sausage? Replace with mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
- Thicker Gravy: Simmer longer or add 1 extra tablespoon flour.
