This homemade Biscuits and Gravy recipe features tender 2-ingredient biscuits topped with an easy-to-make sausage and mushroom gravy that’s perfectly creamy and savory. Serve this classic breakfast recipe any time of day!
Classic Biscuits and Gravy Recipe
My family goes crazy (totally not exaggerating) for my homemade Biscuits and Gravy. This fantastic breakfast (or breakfast-for-dinner!) starts with the easiest 2-ingredient homemade cream biscuits that bake up soft and tender. Add to that an easy-to-make gravy that’s rich and creamy and perfectly savory, with bites of flavorful pork sausage and fresh mushrooms. A little fresh thyme makes this dish extra special.
Why You’ll Love These Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
Here’s why you’ll love this recipe – I hope it becomes a favorite meal for your family, too!
- Perfect comfort meal. Freshly baked biscuits are such a treat, as is a really good homemade gravy. Together they are pure comfort and happiness.
- Versatile. While this meal is typically served for breakfast, I make it for dinner just as much. A steaming plate of tender biscuits and creamy gravy on a cold winter’s night is perfection.
- Easy. If you’ve been intimidated by making homemade biscuits and/or homemade sausage gravy, I beg you to give this recipe a try. Our daughter is the official gravy maker around here – she just follows my recipe = no problems!
- Better than any diner. My family still tempts fate when they see biscuits & gravy on restaurant menus. They like this meal so much that they can’t resist ordering it – I obviously don’t make it enough at home for their liking! But more often than naught, they say, “Just not as good as yours, Mom”.
What You’ll Need
I’ve outlined the ingredients needed to make the sausage gravy below. You’ll need only self-rising flour and cream for the biscuits – see my easy cream biscuits recipe for details. Scroll down to the printable recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredient amounts.
- Sausage – I use bulk (not links) regular/mild pork sausage, but you can use hot pork sausage if you like some heat.
- Onion – I always use yellow onion, but you can use whatever you like.
- Mushrooms – Cremini, white, or portobello all work.
- Garlic – Don’t skip the garlic, as it adds just the right flavor.
- Butter – I use salted butter in this recipe. If using unsalted, you might want to add in a couple pinches of salt.
- Flour – All-purpose flour helps thicken the gravy.
- Soy sauce – For a little umami flavor and coloring.
- Hot sauce – I like to use Frank’s RedHot Sauce but you can use your own favorite brand.
- Worcestershire sauce – This adds another layer of savory flavor.
- Milk – I think whole milk creates the perfect amount of creamy texture and rich flavor.
- Sour cream – This adds a little tang to the gravy.
- Thyme – I always prefer to use fresh thyme. Otherwise substitute for 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.
- Blake pepper – I’m a huge fan of black pepper in homemade gravy!
How to Make Biscuits and Gravy
Get a batch of cream biscuits in the oven, then get started on the gravy. Follow along with my photos below to see how easy it is to make biscuits with sausage gravy! The detailed instructions are in the recipe card lower down.
- Bake the biscuits. First, get the cream biscuits in the oven.
- Cook the sausage and veggies. Partially brown the sausage. Then add the onions, mushrooms, and garlic, and cook until the sausage is fully browned and the veggies are softened.
- Add butter and flour. Slide everything to one side of the skillet. Melt the butter on the other side of the skillet, then whisk in the flour. This will add creamy thickness to the gravy.
- Add flavorings. Stir in the soy sauce, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Whisk in milk. Add the milk, whisking it in until smooth.
- Finish. Cook until the gravy has thickened, about 15 minutes, stirring regularly and scraping the bottom of the skillet. Then stir in the sour cream and thyme, and season with plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve. Spoon the gravy over warm cream biscuits and enjoy hot!
Tips for Success + Variations
Here are a few tips to help this biscuits & gravy recipe turn out fabulous every single time.
- Make the biscuits fresh. For the best biscuits and gravy experience, the biscuits should be in the oven as you’re cooking the gravy.
- Use half & half. For an even richer gravy, substitute the milk for half & half.
- Stir and scrape. While the gravy is thickening in Step 4, be sure to regularly stir and scrape the bottom of the skillet. This will prevent the milk from burning and sticking to the bottom of the skillet.
- Try a different type of sausage. Mild/regular pork sausage is my family’s top choice for this recipe. But feel free to swap in any kind of sausage that you personally prefer, including a hot variety of sausage or chicken sausage. Just know that this recipe is written with mild/regular pork sausage in mind, so you might need to adjust other flavorings if you use a different sausage.
- Like heat? Add a dash of cayenne pepper or dried red pepper flakes to the gravy along with the hot sauce if you like a spicier version of biscuits and gravy. And if you don’t like any heat at all, omit the hot sauce in this recipe. It really doesn’t make the gravy hot, simply adds some nice flavor.
- Go vegetarian. Choose a vegetarian sausage and use it in place of the sausage to make a vegetarian version of biscuits and gravy.
What to Serve with Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
Serve sausage and gravy with fluffy scrambled eggs at brunch, or add a fresh salad and turn this into dinner! Here are a few of my favorite serving suggestions for sausage gravy and biscuits:
- Eggs. Pair biscuits and gravy simply with eggs, or make an egg casserole. My cottage cheese egg bake and overnight egg bake are delicious choices that many of our friends and family adore.
- Salad. We make sausage gravy and biscuits for dinner just as much as we do for breakfast. And then I like to add a fresh salad, like an arugula beet salad, my winter apple salad, or my mom’s raw broccoli salad.
- Fruit. Serve a fresh fruit platter with blueberries, strawberries, sliced bananas, mango, raspberries, or whatever looks good! You could also make my vibrant mojito fruit salad or green apple and pineapple salad to serve alongside biscuits and gravy.
- Coffee. For breakfast or brunch, add a homemade coffee drink like a cortadito, pumpkin cream cold brew, or a shaken oat milk espresso. Fun and delicious!
Proper Storage
Here’s how to store any leftover biscuits with sausage gravy:
- Fridge – Store the biscuits separately from the sausage gravy. Place the biscuits in an airtight container on a cool countertop for up to 1 day, or in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store the sausage gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer – Place leftover biscuits in a freezer-safe container or bag and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw the biscuits in the fridge before reheating. Store the gravy in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. The gravy’s texture may change slightly when it’s defrosted because it contains dairy.
- To Reheat – Heat the biscuits on a baking sheet in a low oven until warm for the best texture. Otherwise just reheat briefly in the microwave. To reheat the gravy, place it in a saucepan on the stove over low heat and heat, stirring often, until heated through. If the gravy needs to be thinned a bit, stir in some additional milk.
More Savory Breakfast Ideas
- Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
- Breakfast Egg Salad with Bacon
- Herby Crustless Quiche with Crab and Bacon
- Skillet Fried Potato Hash with Bacon and Eggs
Biscuits & Gravy
Yield: 4 servings
This homemade Biscuits and Gravy recipe features tender 2-ingredient biscuits topped with an easy-to-make sausage and mushroom gravy that's perfectly creamy and savory. Serve this classic breakfast recipe any time of day!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound mild or hot pork sausage
- ½ cup small diced yellow onion
- 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Frank’s RedHot Sauce
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups whole milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- First make the cream biscuits. Once they are in the oven, start the gravy.
- In a large cast iron skillet or a skillet with tall sides, brown sausage over medium to medium-high heat, breaking up the sausage until it's in small bite-size pieces. When sausage is about half-way browned, stir in the onions, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook until the onions are transparent and the mushrooms are nicely softened, about 6 to 10 minutes more.
- Now slide everything in the skillet to one side. Add butter to other side of skillet. When the butter is melted, sprinkle the flour over the butter, whisking all the while (a flat whisk works awesome here). Draw in as much butter and sausage fat as you can, into the flour. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the mixture is bubbling and slightly browned.
- Stir in soy sauce, Frank's RedHot Sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 1 minute. Then slowly add the milk while you constantly whisk and scrape the bottom of the pan. Once this mixture is smoothed out, bring the sausage and mushroom mixture into the milk mixture. Stir to incorporate. Cook until thickened, about 15 minutes, stirring and scraping the bottom of the skillet regularly.
- Stir in sour cream and thyme, and season with plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve over warm cream biscuits.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 Calories: 976kcal Carbohydrates: 46g Protein: 33g Fat: 74g Saturated Fat: 37g Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g Trans Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 224mg Sodium: 1962mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 13g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.
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I love biscuits. :)
Can’t wait to try this recipe. I will check at our local grocery store to see if they sell th White Lily brand here, but I’m in Michigan, if they don’t sell it in Min. I’ll probably have to get it on line too. Enjoyed your post Brenda!
I am NOT a biscuits and gravy fan. But I would eat these!!! They look yummy!
I find it hard to believe that I’m a fan myself. But when you get it done right, it’s so hard to resist! ;)
These biscuits and that gravy?! SWOON! Jason is a huge breakfast man either and he would go over the moon for these!
It was such a great time! I say make Jason some biscuits and gravy! ;)
Just made these after seeing the blog post. I’m not a big biscuit girl, but the hubster loves them. I too didn’t have a good from-scratch recipe. Made my own self-rising flour and whipped these up. O-M-G. I’m a convert to the biscuit mania!
You made these already?!?! Wow, you’re quick! I experimented with making my own self rising flour, and the biscuits still did not turn out the same as when using White Lily. If you are able to, get your hands on some White Lily. SO GOOD!
Those biscuits do look great! I’m normally a sausage gravy and biscuit kinda girl but mmm mm mm at the mushroom gravy!
Definitely try it with mushrooms, so good!
Have to admit I am not one to eat biscuits and gravy. BUT, these look irresistible! I think these could change my mind.
I know you’d love this, Mom!! xo
Oh those biscuits! My goodness I am in LOVE!
I can’t stress enough how much difference the White Lily makes in a biscuit. Fabulous!
i love that you made the cream biscuits with the sausage & mushroom gravy..you’ve got me craving them now!
It was definitely a great trip. Next time we hit the honky tonks, though! ;)
Biscuits and gravy is my all time favorite comfort food!! this looks delicious!
Oooh, total comfort food! LOVE!!
Thanks, Sommer!
I am a southern girl at heart as I spent every summer in North Carolina and had many a great biscuit with country gravy. Your trip sounded fabulous and fun! What a great honor to have been a participant in such an awesome retreat! You deserve it with all the hard work you put into your wonderful blog and family. :-)
You’re always so kind and encouraging, thanks Donna! It was a wonderful trip!
I’m the same as your hubby with biscuits and gravy in restaurants – too many times I’ve left not really enjoying the dish! These, though, OHMIGOSH. WANT!
Thanks, Heather! Definitely give these a try. You’ll never feel the desire to order them at a restaurant again!
You are speaking my Southern language right now.
Your retreat looks like so much fun! I’m jealous!
We have biscuits every Saturday morning. I will have to try your recipe out! I also like the addition of mushrooms to your gravy. We don’t eat pork, so white gravy is always so meh. I never thought of putting white mushroom gravy over biscuits. Thanks!
Wow, every Saturday? Now that’s a tradition! Hope you like the mushroom gravy!
Oh mercy, you put the gravy on there. Dang, you need to live closer! I would have been running over to your house! You are such a gifted photographer. These photos are gorgeous! I am so thankful I had a chance to meet you. I will remember the experience forever. Maybe we’ll get to do it again. Loved reading your post!
Thanks Brandie – it would be wonderful to meet up with you again!!
Mushroom gravy, what?? Biscuits and gravy are my favorite, and I’ve never had it with mushroom. Can’t wait to try!!
Ooooo…that’s the very best part for me!! ;)
This looks like it was so much fun, and one of my favorite brands!
I was so happy to be introduced to White Lily. It’s not sold up here, but thankfully I can get it online, yay!
Great recap, Brenda. Love the recipe, too. I love biscuits for breakfast! Any time! :)
Thanks, Sandy. Yes, you’re right, I wouldn’t turn these down for any meal, any time of day!
What a fun retreat! I love good, messy plate of Southern comfort food. This looks so scrumptious, Brenda!
Thank you so much, Georgia. It was so fun to be immersed in Southern food culture for a couple days!