Simple and Delicious Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Servings: 4
Calories: 388kcal
Ingredients
- 8 Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups half and half
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the pork sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Use a paper towel to blot out most of the grease from the pan, but leave a bit for flavor.
- Stir in the all-purpose flour, butter, and half and half. Continue to cook on medium-low, stirring often.
- After a few minutes, the mixture will thicken into a rich, creamy gravy.
- Add thyme, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Spoon the sausage gravy generously over warm biscuits and serve immediately.
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Notes
Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Gravy
- Don't rush the roux. The combo of flour and fat needs a few minutes to cook properly, otherwise, your gravy might taste floury.
- Use fresh spices. Dried thyme and rosemary last a while but lose potency. Crush them slightly before adding to release more flavor.
- Texture check. If your gravy is too thick, add more milk a tablespoon at a time. Too thin? Cook it a little longer to reduce.
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Variations
- Spicy Kick: Add cayenne pepper or use spicy breakfast sausage for extra heat.
- Veggie Lover: Toss in sauteed mushrooms, spinach, or even bell peppers.
- Breakfast Casserole: Turn this dish into a crowd-sized breakfast casserole by layering biscuits, gravy, and scrambled eggs in a baking dish and baking for 20-25 minutes.