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Buttermilk Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

Warm, flaky buttermilk biscuits topped with creamy, savory sausage gravy make for the ultimate comfort breakfast. Perfect for lazy weekend mornings or as a hearty brunch centerpiece.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine Southern
Servings 4 people
Calories 975 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 buttermilk biscuits homemade or store-bought
  • 1 pound pork sausage
  • 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour all-purpose flour divided
  • 2 1/2 cups half and half
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed rosemary
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bake store-bought biscuits according to package instructions, or prepare and bake your favorite homemade biscuit recipe until golden brown.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the pork sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Stir frequently and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Transfer the cooked sausage to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon. Leave 1-2 tablespoons of grease in the pan for flavor. Blot excess grease with a paper towel if needed.
  • Add 2-3 tablespoons of flour to the sausage grease in the pan. Stir continuously over medium heat to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the roux turns light golden and no longer tastes like raw flour.
  • Gradually whisk in the half and half, pouring slowly to avoid lumps. Continue stirring for 5-7 minutes until the gravy thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  • Add the cooked sausage back to the pan. Stir in butter, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Simmer on low for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors. Thin with additional half and half if needed.
  • Split warm biscuits in half and place on plates. Ladle hot sausage gravy generously over the biscuit halves. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika or a splash of hot sauce to the gravy. Leftover gravy can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 975kcalCarbohydrates: 52.5gProtein: 29.5gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 27.5gTrans Fat: 1.1gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 1400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9g
Keyword Biscuits and Gravy, Comfort Food Breakfast, Sausage Gravy, Southern Breakfast Recipe