Description
A hearty and comforting country sausage gravy made with savory beef sausage, served over fluffy biscuits. This family-friendly recipe is perfect for warming chilly mornings or as a satisfying meal after a busy week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef sausage
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour (or a gluten-free blend for a gluten-free gravy)
- 2 cups milk (whole milk for richness; 2% for a lighter gravy; or unsweetened plant-based milk for dairy-free)
- 2 Tbsp butter or oil
- 0.5 tsp salt, or to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 1 can (approx. 8 count) refrigerated biscuits (or your favorite homemade recipe)
Instructions
- Prepare Biscuits: Gather all ingredients. If using canned biscuits, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake them until golden brown (12-15 minutes).
- Brown Beef Sausage: In a sturdy 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and cook the ground beef sausage until no longer pink and nicely browned with crisp edges. Drain excess grease.
- Create Roux: Add 2 tablespoons butter to the pan with the cooked sausage and melt until shimmering. Stir in 0.25 cup all-purpose flour, cooking and stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until a thick, golden, slightly nutty paste forms (add 1-2 tablespoons more butter or oil if too dry).
- Whisk In Milk: Slowly pour in 2 cups milk, a little at a time, continuously whisking into the roux and sausage. Continue whisking gently as it heats until the gravy thickens to a creamy consistency (coating the back of a spoon).
- Season And Serve: Season gravy generously with 0.5 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately over freshly baked, warm biscuits.
Notes
For a lump-free gravy, whisk in milk slowly and do not rush this step. Use a quality ground beef sausage for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste. For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. If the roux appears too dry, add an additional 1-2 tablespoons of butter or oil. Store leftover gravy refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit with gravy
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: country sausage gravy, biscuits, beef sausage, breakfast, easy dinner, comforting, hearty, family-friendly, home cooking, creamy gravy, savory