How do I make the perfect sausage gravy and biscuits?

Master the art of comfort food with our foolproof recipe for Sausage Gravy and Biscuits. Start your day with a hearty southern classic!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make the perfect Sausage Gravy and Biscuits. Items include: all-purpose flour baking powder sugar salt unsalted butter milk ground sausage salt and pepper

all-purpose flour 2 cups
baking powder 1 tablespoon
sugar 1 teaspoon
salt 1/2 teaspoon
unsalted butter 1/2 cup
milk 3/4 cup
ground sausage 1 pound
salt and pepper to taste

Take note
Be careful while handling hot ingredients and sharp knives. Make sure to use oven mitts when needed.

1

Make the Biscuits

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cut in 1/2 cup of cold unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pour in 3/4 cup of milk and stir until just combined. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough a few times, then roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

2

Cook the Sausage

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 pound of ground sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned and fully cooked. Remove the cooked sausage from the skillet, but keep the drippings in the pan.

3

Make the Gravy

In the same skillet with the sausage drippings, sprinkle 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour. Stir it continuously for about 1 minute to cook off the raw flour taste. Slowly pour in 2 cups of milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and continue to whisk until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4

Combine and Serve

Return the cooked sausage to the skillet with the thickened gravy. Stir to combine and let it simmer for a few more minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Split the biscuits in half and ladle the sausage gravy over them. Serve hot and enjoy!