Biscuits and Gravy
Biscuits and Gravy is the ultimate comfort breakfast food, especially popular in the South, but always requested at our Idaho breakfast table. Warm, spicy, rich and filling, this recipe really sticks to your ribs, making it a hearty breakfast or dinner. My girls ask for this recipe every year on their birthdays, and I happily oblige. We make a huge batch of fluffy biscuits and smother them with the rich, creamy gravy for breakfast, sometimes for lunch and even dinner. We like to add a tiny bit of cayenne for some heat. That’s the beauty of this recipe; you can make it as mild or as spicy as you like. Serve it with a simple side of fruit or a smoothie and you have a glorious breakfast that everyone will love!
What Kind of Sausage Should I Use for Biscuits and Gravy?
Generally we like to use regular Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage for this recipe but you could use any kind of pork sausage you like. I’ve made it with spicy Italian sausage which adds a real kick. Try sweet Italian sausage too! Any flavor of ground sausage will work. You could also omit sausage altogether and opt for bacon pieces.
Suggestions for Easy Biscuits and Gravy
- You can make homemade biscuits if you like, or use a biscuit mix like Bisquik. I usually bake them up while whisking together the gravy. But if you want to keep it even more simple, pop open of refrigerated biscuit dough and call it good. I like the flaky layered biscuits but any kind will work perfectly.
- Opt for whole milk for this recipe. You’ll want to keep things as creamy and rich as possible, and I find that using whole milk helps to make the most decadent gravy ever.
- Save the grease from browning the sausage for the gravy. It adds a real depth of flavor that just can’t be beat! This is not the time to count calories; just enjoy the rich dish. Everything in moderation, right?
What to Serve with Biscuits and Gravy
Because this recipe is rich and creamy, we like to serve it with a light dish of fresh fruit, berries, melon or grapes. Or create a breakfast feast with a few of these recipes:
- Our Version of Orange Julius
- Banana Berry Smoothie
- Easy Breakfast Casserole
- Make-Ahead Breakfast Parfaits
- Omelet in a Bag
- Cool Cucumber Green Smoothie
How to make Biscuits and Gravy
Ingredients
- Biscuits pre-made (I like to use Bisquick and bake them while I am making the gravy)
- 1 pound sausage uncooked, I usually get Jimmy Dean
- 1/2 cup flour I like to use Wondra Flour
- 3 to 4 cups milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- cayenne optional, to taste
Instructions
- Cook sausage in large skillet until browned. Remove from pan and pat off excess grease with a paper towel.
- Return the sausage to the pan and add flour, stir to coat the sausage in the flour. Then gradually add milk while cooking on medium heat.
- Cook and add milk until sauce is desired thickness.
- Add salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.
Equipment
- Stove Top
- Fry Pan/Skillet
Andrea says
that looks very yummy. I am not patient enough to make my own bread. I am going to try this because that looks entirely to yummy. Thanks for sharing.
Becki Jacobs says
This looks sooo good. A great comforting breakfast to serve over the holidays
Kerry says
When I make sausage gravy everyone is tempted to lick their plate clean! I kick it up by adding dried sage (rubbed), basil, garlic powder, & crushed red pepper. Grind these with salt & freshly ground pepper (I use a motar and pestle) and add to the sausage right just before it’s finished browning (helps the spices to bloom). I also a splash (about 1 Tblsp.) of worchestire sauce to the sauce before it’s finished and I prefer to use a little half & half along with whole milk, making the sauce super creamy. Good stuff!
Naomi says
I add a bit of cayenne to the sausage gravy. Yes, we like a bit of heat.
Amanda says
How many people does this serve??
Emily says
About 4 to 6, depending on serving size.
tammy says
I kick it up and ad a pound of bacon doen this for years and my family loves it so much i cant make it antother way
Lonnie Phillips says
Love the biscuits and gravy recipe
Debbie says
It’s even better if you fry bacon first and then make the sausage in that same pan
Lucy says
Hi I’m from England . Would like to no what bisquick is . Or what is as near to it as possible here in England . Thank you
Erica says
It is like an instant pancake mix. You can use a recipe for homemade biscuits (not the cookie biscuit like in England but the American “biscuit” haha, ok now I am even confusing myself).