Classic Biscuits and Gravy

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Classic Biscuits and Gravy recipe—a timeless Southern favorite that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy family dinner. Starting with tender, flaky homemade biscuits made from scratch, this recipe brings together simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and milk for a melt-in-your-mouth base. The rich, creamy sausage gravy, infused with the savory goodness of browned ground pork sausage and perfectly seasoned with black pepper, is cooked to perfection for the ideal hearty topping. Ready in just under an hour, this dish offers a balance of textures and flavors that will take your taste buds on a comforting journey. Serve warm for the ultimate homestyle dining experience, and enjoy the matchless combination of buttery biscuits and creamy gravy!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 pound ground pork sausage
• 1 quarter cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Step 3

Cut in 0.5 cup of unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Make a well in the center and pour in 1 cup of whole milk. Stir until just combined. Do not overwork the dough.

Step 5

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently. Pat or roll the dough to about a 1/2 inch thickness.

Step 6

Using a biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.

Step 8

While the biscuits are baking, cook 1 pound of ground pork sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly. Do not drain the fat.

Step 9

Sprinkle 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour over the cooked sausage and stir until the flour is fully combined with the fat and sausage.

Step 10

Gradually stir in 3 cups of whole milk, continuing to stir constantly until the mixture thickens and bubbles. This will take about 5-7 minutes.

Step 11

Season the sausage gravy with 0.5 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 12

Serve the hot sausage gravy over the warm biscuits.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1780.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3543.4

Total Fat 213.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 92.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 572.2mg	0%
Sodium 8986.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 263.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g	0%
Total Sugars 47.5g
Protein 146.6g	0%

Vitamin D 429.4IU	0%
Calcium 1322.8mg	0%
Iron 18.6mg	0%
Potassium 1794.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.9%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 29.6%