Description
Southern-Style Biscuits & Sausage Gravy is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort to any table. Fluffy, buttery biscuits are smothered in a rich, savory sausage gravy that strikes the perfect balance of creaminess and spice. This recipe is not just for brunch; it’s great for breakfast-for-dinner nights too! Gather your loved ones and indulge in this delightful Southern classic that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 pound ground sausage
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk until just combined; do not overwork the dough.
- Roll out on a floured surface to an inch thick and cut out biscuits. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- While biscuits bake, cook ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Sprinkle flour over sausage, stir, then gradually whisk in chicken broth and cream. Simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Serve biscuits topped with creamy sausage gravy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit with gravy
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg