These easy Old Fashioned Biscuits and Gravy have homemade creamy southern-style sausage gravy and large flaky golden brown buttermilk biscuits using just 7 ingredients and 7 easy steps. And the best thing is it’s ready in about 25 minutes. This American breakfast staple is the best comfort food for everyday or special occasions.
Why I love this recipe
This recipe uses canned flaky biscuits to make it even easier and is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I bake all 8 biscuits and use the leftovers for something else. Or you could double the white gravy and make 8 servings.
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Simple Ingredients
(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)
buttermilk biscuits from a can
ground pork sausage (mild or spicy)
flour
heavy cream
butter
dried thyme
Black pepper
Substitutions
If you like spicy heat, you can add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes to the country gravy.
You can use turkey sausage instead of pork breakfast sausage.
You can use flaky homemade biscuits instead of canned ones.
Equipment used for this recipe
How to make Old Fashioned Biscuits and Gravy
Step 1 – Preheat the oven according to the canned biscuit package directions.
Step 2 – Bake the biscuits on a baking sheet according to the package directions.
Step 3 – While the biscuits bake, brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 4 – Use a colander to drain the grease, if preferred, and return the cooked sausage to the pan.
Step 5 – Add the all purpose flour, butter, and cream. Cook on medium-low, stirring often, for several minutes until thickened.
Step 6 – Sprinkle in the thyme and black pepper.
Step 7 – Serve the warm gravy over the warm biscuits.
Pro Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Recipe FAQs
Old Fashioned Sausage Gravy and Biscuits is a popular breakfast dish in the USA. The dish consists of flaky biscuits covered in white gravy with bits of crumbled sausage.
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Old Fashioned Biscuits and Gravy
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 large buttermilk biscuits from a can
- 1 pound ground pork sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the canned biscuit package directions.
- Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake according to the package directions.
- While the biscuits bake, brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Use a colander to drain the grease, if preferred, and return the sausage to the pan.
- Add the flour, butter, and cream. Cook on medium-low, stirring often, for several minutes until thickened.
- Sprinkle in the thyme and black pepper.
- Serve the warm gravy over the warm biscuits.
Notes
- If you like spicy heat, you can add a pinch of cayenne to the gravy.
- I bake all 8 biscuits and use the leftovers for something else. Or you could double the gravy and make 8 servings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Nutrition
Hi and welcome. I’m Zona and I love creating recipes for easy dinners or desserts. Here you will find quick recipes, recipes that take minimal effort, or recipes that have few ingredients. Eat, drink, and enjoy!
This recipe is adapted from my other site Zona Cooks and serves just 2 people.
Marcia J Baker
Saturday 16th of July 2022
Thank you so very much. God Bless you and your family
Zona
Saturday 16th of July 2022
You're welcome and God bless you and yours too :)