Homemade biscuits and gravy make the perfect hearty breakfast from scratch. Buttery biscuits topped with rich sausage gravy make for the best comfort meal. This classic southern breakfast is a fan favorite for a reason, and now you can enjoy the popular recipe from the comfort of your home. The flavors are cozy, satisfying, and so much better when made from scratch. 

Breakfast sausage gravy in a pan with a spoon and greens.

Breakfast gets Better

Breakfast doesn’t have to be boring because now you can make all of your breakfast favorites from scratch right at home! This comforting biscuits-and-gravy recipe is the perfect dish to serve alongside a cheesy hashbrown casserole. Don’t forget a serving of buttermilk pancakes for something sweet!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Cozy comfort meals. This sausage and biscuits recipe makes a hearty, comforting gravy. A great cozy meal to start your day for breakfast or brunch. 
  • Easy cooking. The process of making sausage and gravy is so simple, and it pairs beautifully with homemade biscuits. 
  • Perfect for a crowd. This recipe makes enough biscuits and gravy to serve a crowd, making it a great dish for hosting. 

Ingredients for Biscuits and Gravy

  • Biscuits – Our homemade biscuit recipe makes the perfect buttery, flaky biscuits.
  • Sausage – You can use breakfast sausage, italian sausage, or whatever your favorite ground sausage is. 
  • Liquid – This recipe uses a mix of chicken broth and heavy cream, making for a rich, yet flavorful gravy. 
  • Butter – Butter is a must-have when making gravy. It makes the dish rich, silky, and so delicious! 
  • Flour – Adding flour to the gravy thickens it, making it that luxurious sauce you can spoon over biscuits. 

See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.

Homemade biscuits stacked on a plate loaded with sausage gravy and a spoon.

Tools for this Recipe

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  • To shape your biscuits, you’ll want to use a biscuit cutter or a cookie cutter. 
  • Use a meat chopper to break up the meat as it’s cooked.

Valentina’s Expert Tips! 

  • The perfect biscuits. When making biscuits from scratch, be sure to use cold butter. This helps keep the biscuits flaky after baking. 
  • Season to taste. Breakfast sausages vary in saltiness, so when making the gravy, taste it as it cooks and season to taste. Seasoning before tasting can result in a salty gravy. 
  • Serve immediately. Biscuits and gravy taste best when the biscuits are fresh out of the oven, so serve this dish fresh. 
  • Shortcut. You can just drop the biscuit mixture by spoonfuls without shaping for a quicker recipe. 
Sausage gravy in a skillet with fresh greens and a spoon.

How to Make Biscuits and Gravy From Scratch 

  1. Make biscuits. Prepare the biscuit dough following our easy biscuit recipe. Place the biscuits in the oven to bake while you prepare the gravy. 
  2. Cook sausage. Add the sausage to a large skillet and cook until golden brown, breaking it up as it cooks. 
  3. Make gravy. Stir the gravy ingredients into the sausage until everything is smooth and incorporated. 
  4. Thicken the gravy. Cook over medium-low heat until the gravy thickens.
  5. Serve. Spoon the gravy over the warm biscuits, and serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Side of eggs: Serve these biscuits and gravy with a healthy side of cottage cheese scrambled eggs. A balanced and flavorful breakfast!
  • Sweet breakfast: Enjoy biscuits and gravy alongside a sweet breakfast! Our homemade pancake recipe makes the easiest pancakes from scratch. 
Sausage gravy over buttery flakey biscuits topped with fresh greens on a plate.

Store & Reheat 

  • Storage. Store leftover biscuits and gravy separately for the best results. Gravy can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store leftover biscuits at room temperature, tightly sealed, for a few days. 
  • Reheat. Warm the gravy in a pan until warmed through. Toast the biscuits in the oven for a few minutes, just to warm them up. 
  • Freeze. Sausage gravy can be prepared and frozen for up to 3 months. Add the cooled gravy to a freezer-safe container and store for up to 3 months. Reheat: Warm up the gravy in a pan over low heat until warmed through. Serve over fresh biscuits and enjoy. 

More Breakfast Recipes

If you enjoyed this biscuits and gravy recipe, be sure to try our other easy savory breakfast recipes; here are some of our favorites:

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Best Biscuits and Gravy Recipe (From Scratch)

Author: Valentina Ablaev
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5 from 9 votes
A classic biscuits and gravy recipe makes for a hearty breakfast you can make from scratch! Flaky, buttery biscuits topped with rich sausage gravy make this southern-style breakfast a fan favorite for a reason. Enjoy as a comforting weekday breakfast or when hosting brunch, biscuits and gravy are always a hit!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 portion of homemade biscuits 12 biscuits
  • 16 oz breakfast sausage
  • 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Prepare biscuits from scratch and bake.
  • Meanwhile, add the breakfast sausage to a skillet over medium heat and break it up with a meat chopper as it cooks.
  • Once the sausage is cooked through, stir in the chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, butter, and flour.
  • Season everything with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Turn the heat down and cook until the gravy thickens.
  • Serve the gravy over warm biscuits, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use cold butter for the biscuits. Cold butter is the key to soft, flaky homemade biscuits with perfect layers.
  • Taste the gravy as you cook. Since breakfast sausage can vary in saltiness, season gradually and adjust after tasting to avoid overly salty gravy.
  • Serve fresh. Biscuits and gravy are best enjoyed warm, with freshly baked biscuits and hot, creamy gravy.
  • Store separately. Keep leftover biscuits and gravy in separate containers for the best texture. Store gravy in the fridge for up to 3 days, and biscuits tightly sealed at room temperature for a few days.
  • Reheat gently. Warm the gravy in a skillet over low heat until heated through. Reheat the biscuits in the oven for a few minutes until warm.
  • Freeze the gravy. Sausage gravy freezes well for up to 3 months. Let it cool completely before storing in a freezer-safe container. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat and serve with fresh biscuits.

Nutrition

447kcal Calories3g Carbs13g Protein43g Fat21g Saturated Fat129mg Cholesterol264mg Potassium1g Fiber1g Sugar875IU Vitamin A4.9mg Vitamin C38mg Calcium1.1mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Best Biscuits and Gravy Recipe (From Scratch)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447 Calories from Fat 387
% Daily Value*
Fat 43g66%
Saturated Fat 21g131%
Cholesterol 129mg43%
Potassium 264mg8%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 875IU18%
Vitamin C 4.9mg6%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American