Country Sausage Gravy & Biscuits
What This Is
A classic Southern breakfast made with browned breakfast sausage, creamy homemade gravy, and flaky biscuits—all from scratch, all comfort.
What You’ll Need
Sausage Gravy
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1 lb mild breakfast sausage
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⅓ cup all-purpose flour
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3 cups whole milk
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
For Serving
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8 baked buttermilk biscuits
How It Comes Together
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Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked.
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Sprinkle flour over the sausage and stir until absorbed. Lower heat to medium.
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Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Whisk in milk slowly, stirring constantly.
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Simmer until thick and creamy.
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Serve hot over warm biscuits.
What It Should Look Like
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Thick, creamy gravy
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No lumps
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Sausage evenly distributed
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Coats the back of a spoon
Common Questions
Too thick?
Add a splash of milk and stir.
Too thin?
Simmer a few more minutes—gravy thickens as it cooks.
Lumpy?
Whisk vigorously or use a silicone spatula to smooth it out.
Good to Know
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Ready in about 20 minutes
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One-pan recipe
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Easy to scale up for a crowd
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Perfect for breakfast or breakfast-for-dinner
Simple Variations
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Use hot sausage for spice
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Add extra black pepper
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Swap milk for half-and-half
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Stir in cooked bacon bits
Final Word
This is the kind of recipe you memorize after making it once. Simple ingredients, classic technique, and unbeatable comfort—country sausage gravy and biscuits done right.
