Here’s a classic, comforting Biscuits & Gravy recipe—fluffy biscuits smothered in rich, peppery sausage gravy 🧈🌾
Southern Biscuits & Gravy
Ingredients
Biscuits
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
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¾ cup milk (cold)
(Shortcut: refrigerated or frozen biscuits work too.)
Sausage Gravy
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1 lb breakfast sausage
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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2½–3 cups milk
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½ tsp black pepper (or more to taste)
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Salt (if needed)
Instructions
Biscuits
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Cut in butter until crumbly.
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Stir in milk just until combined.
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Roll, cut, and bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
Sausage Gravy
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Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat.
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Sprinkle flour over sausage and stir; cook 1–2 minutes.
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Slowly add milk, stirring constantly.
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Simmer until thick and creamy.
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Season generously with black pepper.
Serve
Split biscuits, spoon gravy on top, and enjoy hot 🤍
Tips
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Gravy thickens as it sits—add a splash of milk if needed.
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Use fresh cracked black pepper for authentic flavor.
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Cast-iron skillet = best gravy.
If you want:
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Extra creamy gravy
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Peppery diner-style
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Make-ahead biscuits
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No-sausage (country gravy)