Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

black dish of split biscuits with sausage gravy.

Homemade Sausage Gravy and Biscuits are a real treat! The spicy meat in white sauce is packed with flavor and perfectly complements the taste and texture of buttermilk biscuits. With just a handful of ingredients, you can mix them up in a flash.

Prep Time0

Cook Time10

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 282kcal

Author: Jessica Fisher

Cost: $5

Equipment

large skillet

Ingredients

1 lb breakfast sausage patties
⅛ onion chopped for ¼ cup
¼ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
2 cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 batch self-rising flour biscuits

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon. Add the onion and saute until clear. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir until the flour has absorbed all the drippings.
1 lb breakfast sausage patties, ⅛ onion, ¼ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
Stir in the milk and cook until bubbly. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened.
2 cup milk
Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Serve immediately over warm biscuits.
1 batch self-rising flour biscuits

Notes

Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

Nutritional values are approximate and based on ¼ the recipe.

Serving Suggestions: I like to serve biscuits and gravy with hash browns as well as some additional type of breakfast protein, such as eggs, ham, or bacon. Include your favorite breakfast foods!

Shop Your Kitchen: There are so many different subs you can consider based on what you have.

Use chopped bacon or ham if you don't have sausage.
Feel free to bulk up the sausage with chopped mushrooms in addition to the onions.
If you don't have the time or ingredients to make the biscuits, serve the gravy on toast, rolls, or mashed potatoes.

To Make a Meal Prep: I often prepare this dish in plastic meal prep dishes for easy breakfasts or lunches during the week. Prep the recipe as directed, allow the steam to blow off. Divide into servings, storing the biscuits separately from the gravy. Add side dishes. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Consume within 4 days.

Freeze Extra for Later: Sausage gravy and biscuits is a great dish to make and freeze -- separately. Prep the gravy as directed. Let the steam blow off, wrap, label and chill in fridge before freezing.

Freeze the biscuits prior to baking for best taste and texture.

To serve: bake the biscuits from frozen, adding a few minutes to the cook time. Reheat the gravy in a pot on the stove.

Make a Plan for Leftovers: Promptly store leftovers in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave. If you store your leftovers in clear containers, they’re more likely to get eaten.

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