Breakfast

Classic Biscuits and Gravy

Name: Classic Biscuits and Gravy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt (for biscuits); 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed; 3/4 cup milk (for biscuits); 1 lb breakfast sausage; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy); 3 cups whole milk (for gravy), warmed

Craving a breakfast that truly sticks to your ribs? Our classic Biscuits and Gravy recipe delivers. This beloved Southern dish features tender, flaky biscuits drenched in a creamy, savory sausage gravy. It's the perfect way to start a weekend or fuel up for a busy day, bringing warmth and satisfaction to your table.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt (for biscuits)
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
3/4 cup milk (for biscuits)
1 lb breakfast sausage
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
3 cups whole milk (for gravy), warmed

Instructions

Prepare biscuits: Combine dry ingredients, cut in butter, then add milk to form a soft dough. Roll, cut, and bake at 425F (220C) for 12-15 minutes until golden.
Cook sausage: In a large skillet, brown breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons.
Make gravy: Stir 1/4 cup flour into the cooked sausage and fat; cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in warmed milk, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens.
Season and serve: Season gravy with salt and black pepper. Split warm biscuits in half and generously ladle the hot gravy over them.

Tips

For extra flaky biscuits, don't overmix the dough and use very cold butter.
Warm your milk for the gravy slightly to help prevent lumps and ensure a smoother consistency.