Easy Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

This biscuits and gravy recipe uses jumbo buttermilk biscuits and pork sausage crumbles for a hearty, family-favorite breakfast that’s ready in just 15 minutes.

Make quick and easy biscuits and gravy with this shortcut recipe. This hearty, old-fashioned breakfast is perfect for beginners and pros alike!

How to Make Biscuits and Gravy

You’ll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let’s go over the basics:

Biscuits and Gravy Ingredients

These are the five ingredients you’ll need to make this top-rated biscuits and gravy recipe:

· Biscuits: This easy recipe calls for refrigerated biscuits. You could also try Basic Biscuits, if you want to go the homemade route.
· Sausage: You’ll need a package of pork sausage.
· Flour: All-purpose flour acts as a thickening agent.
· Milk: Milk adds richness and works with the flour to create the perfect texture.
· Seasonings: The gravy is simply seasoned with salt and pepper.

How to Make Gravy for Biscuits and Gravy?

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade biscuits and gravy:

1. Prepare the biscuits.
2. Cook the sausage.
3. Add the flour, then stir in the milk and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce to a simmer and continue cooking for two minutes.
5. Season to taste.

How to Serve Biscuits and Gravy

Split the cooled biscuits in half, then ladle the gravy over the open biscuit halves. This stick-to-your-bones dish pairs perfectly with breakfast favorites, such as bacon and eggs. It is quite filling, though, so you might want to consider serving it with something light (like fresh fruit).

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can refrigerated jumbo buttermilk biscuits
• 1 (9.6 ounce) package Jimmy Dean® Original Hearty Pork Sausage Crumbles
• ¼ cup flour
• 2 ½ cups milk
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange biscuits 1 to 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 13 to 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently, about 5 to 6 minutes.
3. Stir in flour until well combined. Gradually add milk, stirring continuously, until the gravy thickens and comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer and stir for 2 more minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Split biscuits in half. Place 2 halves on each of 8 plates; top with about 1/3 cup gravy.