Biscuits and Gravy - The Recipe Critic (2024)

Biscuits and Gravy is the ultimate comfort food dish! Tender and flaky homemade biscuits are topped with creamy sausage gravy. This is such a simple recipe that is full of rich and nostalgic flavors, you’ve got to try it!

Breakfast is the first meal of the day, and it really sets the tone for your body. So why not start it off with a meal you can’t wait to eat? I absolutely love making breakfast for my family, and if you are looking for more ideas, I’ve got so many great recipes for you. Try this easy Cinnamon Bread, these yummy Skillet Potatoes with Peppers, or this unique and crave-able Blueberry Buttermilk Breakfast Cake.

Biscuits and Gravy

Is there really anything better than the smell of fresh biscuits baking in the oven? Then you smother them in homemade sausage gravy and they are simply irresistible. It’s certainly a treat to make for your family on the weekend for breakfast or brunch. Whipping up a batch of biscuits from scratch is easy! If you’ve never made biscuits at home, you are going to fall in love with the process.

I always use my foolproof buttermilk biscuits recipe and make them jumbo in size since they’re the star of the dish. The gravy is made with hearty pieces of breakfast sausage, simmered in a rich cream sauce. Split the biscuits in half, then generously pile on the gravy. It’s bliss! You can this dish on its own, but I usually serve it with an Orange Julius. It is actually so amazing, you have to try it!

Ingredients

Both the gravy and the biscuits are made from scratch! That’s what makes this recipe truly special. It’s near and dear to my heart because it brings back so many happy memories. Feel free to use your favorite biscuit recipe and gravy recipe, or try mine out! This recipe is so simple any way you make it, you will fall in love with it! You can find the measurements below in the recipe card.

Biscuit Ingredients

• All Purpose Flour: This is the easiest flour to work with for this recipe.
• Baking Powder: The leavening agent.
• Salt: To add flavor and depth.
• Butter: Unsalted, to add those layers and layers of flaky dough.
• Buttermilk: No need to run to the store, make your own with vinegar or lemon juice and whole milk!

Gravy Ingredients

• Breakfast Sausage: Whatever your favorite brand is will work.
• All Purpose Flour: To thicken the sauce.
• Kosher Salt and Black Pepper: To add flavor and depth.
• Dried Italian Seasoning: I make my own blend and I love the way it goes with the sausage, but it’s optional!
• Half and Half: Makes a creamy and luscious gravy.
• Butter: I always use unsalted to control the amount of salt in the dish.

How To Make Biscuits and Gravy

I will walk you through how to make the biscuits and the gravy. This is the only recipe you will ever need! It’s straightforward and a total classic that you will come back to again and again. I know my family can’t get enough of it! The best part is it takes just an hour for this whole recipe to come together.

1. Make Biscuits: Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, small pieces of butter, and buttermilk.
2. Shape and Cut: Briefly knead the dough, roll out, cut into 4 pieces, stack, roll and then cut into 3-inch round biscuits.
3. Chill and Butter: Chill, then brush the biscuits with melted butter.
4. Bake: Bake biscuits at 450ºF until biscuits are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
5. Cook Sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add the pork sausage. Break up and cook until browned.
6. Make Gravy: Add butter, flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to the pan, stir to combine.
7. Add Cream: Whisk in the milk and heavy cream, then turn the heat up to medium-high.
8. Simmer: Simmer until thickened, season with salt and pepper.