Biscuits and Gravy is the ultimate comfort breakfast food, especially popular in the South, but always requested at our Idaho breakfast table. Warm, spicy, rich, and filling, this recipe really sticks to your ribs, making it a hearty breakfast or dinner. My girls ask for this breakfast recipe every year on their birthdays, and I happily oblige. We make a huge batch of fluffy buttermilk biscuits and smother them with the rich, creamy gravy for breakfast, sometimes for lunch, and even dinner. We like to add a tiny bit of cayenne or red pepper flakes for some heat. Red pepper flakes are a personal preference. That’s the beauty of this recipe; you can make it as mild or as spicy as you like. Serve it with a simple side of fruit or a smoothie, and you have a glorious breakfast that everyone will love! These will become a staple in your home!
Ingredients in Biscuits and Gravy
Our recipe for Biscuits and Gravy is simple, yet delicious. The ingredients are simple and easy to find.
Biscuits – Try our Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits recipe or store bought biscuit dough. Ground sausage – uncooked All purpose flour Milk (some use heavy cream but I think milk is fine) Kosher Salt and black pepper Cayenne or red pepper flakes Optional: some people like to add a little minced garlic Optional: garnish with a little sprinkle of parsley
Supplies
If making biscuits from scratch you will need a few more supplies.
large bowl pastry cutter bakings sheets parchment paper
What Kind of Sausage Should I Use?
Generally we like to use a Jimmy Dean All Natural Pork Sausage Roll for this recipe, but you could use any kind of ground pork sausage you like. I’ve made it with spicy Italian sausage which adds a real kick. Try sweet Italian sausage too! Any flavor of ground sausage will work. You could also omit sausage altogether and opt for bacon pieces.
Suggestions for Cooking
You can make homemade biscuits if you like, or use a biscuit mix like Bisquik. I usually bake them up while whisking together the gravy. But if you want to keep it even more simple, pop open a can of refrigerated biscuit dough and call it good. I like the flaky layered biscuits, but any kind will work perfectly. Opt for whole milk for this recipe. You’ll want to keep things as creamy and rich as possible, and I find that using whole milk helps to make the most decadent biscuits and gravy ever. Save the grease from browning the sausage for the gravy. It adds a real depth of flavor that just can’t be beat!
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What to Serve with Biscuits and Gravy
Because biscuits and gravy tends to be on the creamier, richer, heavier side of breakfast, so you could try and balance it out with fresh fruit- strawberries, melon, orange slices, whatever your preference! You could also serve it with some refreshing smoothies for a splash of flavor, color, and a boost of Vitamin C and fiber from the fruits (and maybe even veggies)! I especially like it with a side of potatoes like hash browns or diced and roasted potatoes with peppers and onions. Try some of these scrumptious breakfast options:
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