Weekend breakfasts are something to look forward to, and biscuits and gravy never disappoint! Or maybe indulge in Sourdough Waffles or a Green Chili Egg Casserole. It is honestly so simple and easy to make the most incredible sausage gravy and biscuits that you will never want to order it from a restaurant again. Nothing compares to this homemade sausage gravy recipe and flaky buttermilk biscuits made from scratch!
This is the Best Biscuits and Gravy Recipe!
What is biscuits and gravy?
Biscuits and gravy is a hearty breakfast pairing of flaky biscuits and southern-style sausage gravy. The creamy gravy is poured over the homemade buttermilk biscuits and it is one of my personal favorite breakfast recipes of all time. We also like having this southern staple when we are doing breakfast for dinner!
Where did biscuits and gravy originate?
This unique combination goes back to the logging industry in the American South, specifically the southern Appalachia region during the 1800’s when the sawmill workers needed a hearty meal that was filling for the lumber workers. That’s why you might hear this type of sausage gravy referred to as sawmill gravy or country gravy.
You’ll love these Home Made Biscuits and Gravy
It’s almost shocking how such a humble dish made from mostly pantry ingredients with a little milk and breakfast sausage transforms into a hearty, rustic dish that satisfies any appetite! This biscuits and gravy recipe makes stick-to-your-ribs comfort food. Some people even call it “sawmill gravy” supposedly because it was fed to sawmill workers and lumberjacks to fuel them for a hard day of work.
Best Biscuits and Gravy Ingredients
Pork sausage: I like to buy tubes of original Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage, but almost any pork sausage like hot or maple will work. Flour: All-purpose flour is a classic gravy thickener and the amount in this recipe is perfect for a silky gravy without getting too thick and gummy. Whole milk: Or half-and-half or even 2%. Spices: Salt & black pepper are a must, but a few extra seasonings like thyme and garlic powder help make this gravy perfect.
Homemade Biscuits and Gravy substitutions and variations
You can use any kind of pork sausage you like to make the gravy, although we tend to stick with the original version. Instead of sausage gravy, consider trying a childhood favorite by making chocolate gravy to go over your tender biscuits! If you don’t have buttermilk, my baking powder biscuits are another good option.
How to make Biscuits and Gravy
Best Biscuits and Gravy Recipe tips and tricks
Serve your warm biscuits and homemade gravy with a fried egg over easy on the side. The runny yolks from the fried eggs are the perfect compliment to the flavors of the cooked sausage and buttery biscuits.
Can I make Homemade Biscuits and Gravy ahead of time?
You can actually make sausage gravy a day ahead and then just reheat it the next morning. Just heat it up in a skillet with a little additional milk since it tends to thicken up in the fridge overnight. You can even make a big batch of gravy and freeze it in individual portions for reheating during the week.
What to serve with Biscuits and Gravy
In the South, it’s tradition to serve this savory sausage gravy over flaky homemade biscuits, but it’s just as good with breakfast burritos, roasted potatoes, hash browns, or a breakfast hash. This sausage gravy is even delicious over plain old toast. Everything is better with gravy, right? We love biscuits and sausage gravy so much that sometimes we do a make ahead biscuits and gravy casserole version made with canned biscuits that you can prep the night before and bake up in the morning. Or for anybody with a sweet tooth, you have to try biscuits and chocolate gravy!
Biscuits and Gravy Recipe Storage
If you have leftovers, store the biscuits separately from the gravy in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature for 3-4 days. Keep the sausage gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze leftover biscuits and gravy in separate containers. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat the leftover gravy by thinning it out a bit in a saucepan on the stove and warming the biscuits in the microwave.
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