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Comforting Sausage Gravy and Biscuits Recipe Easy Homemade Southern Breakfast

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A classic Southern breakfast featuring rich, creamy sausage gravy served over warm, flaky homemade biscuits. This recipe is simple, hearty, and perfect for cozy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • For biscuits (from scratch):
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Cut in 6 tablespoons cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in 3/4 cup milk slowly until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Turn dough onto floured surface and pat into 1-inch thick rectangle.
  6. Cut into 8 biscuits and place on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake biscuits for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  8. While biscuits bake, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  9. Add ground sausage and cook, breaking apart, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
  10. Drain excess fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pan.
  11. Sprinkle 1/4 cup flour over sausage and stir to coat; cook for 2 minutes.
  12. Slowly pour in 2 1/2 cups milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
  13. Cook and stir gravy until thickened and creamy, about 5-7 minutes.
  14. Season gravy with black pepper and salt to taste; adjust thickness with milk if needed.
  15. Split warm biscuits and ladle sausage gravy over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use room temperature milk to prevent lumps. Brown sausage slowly for best flavor. Whisk constantly when adding milk to avoid lumps. Adjust gravy thickness by adding milk or cooking longer. Leftover gravy reheats well with a splash of milk. Biscuits can be store-bought or homemade. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk and butter substitutes. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blends.

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