Need a hearty breakfast idea? Try biscuits and gravy! A homemade sausage gravy will hit the spot!
Need a hearty breakfast idea? Try biscuits and gravy! A homemade sausage gravy will hit the spot! is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 520 calories per serving. Recipe by Theresa Cee on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 35 min
Cost: $7.59 total, $1.90 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound Breakfast Sausage (preferably pork, crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (optional, add if pan is dry)
- 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (for thickening the gravy)
- 3 cups Whole Milk (room temperature preferred)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 1 can Pillsbury Biscuits (8 biscuits, bake according to package)
Instructions
Brown the Sausage
Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until fully browned and crumbly, about 5‑7 minutes.
Time: PT7M
Add Butter (If Needed)
If the pan looks dry, add 2 Tbsp unsalted butter and let it melt, coating the sausage.
Time: PT1M
Make the Roux
Sprinkle 3 Tbsp flour over the sausage, stir well to coat, and cook for about 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Time: PT2M
Add Milk and Thicken
Gradually pour in 3 cups milk while whisking continuously. Increase heat to high and bring to a gentle boil, stirring for about 1 minute until the gravy thickens.
Time: PT4M
Season the Gravy
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then reduce heat to low and let the gravy simmer a couple of minutes to reach your desired consistency.
Time: PT2M
Bake the Biscuits
While the gravy simmers, place the Pillsbury biscuits on a baking sheet and bake according to the package directions, usually 12‑15 minutes at 350°F, until golden brown.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: 350°F
Serve
Split the warm biscuits in half and ladle generous amounts of sausage gravy over them. Serve immediately.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 15 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 30 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Dietary info: Contains meat, Contains gluten, Contains dairy, Not vegetarian, Not vegan
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Wheat
Last updated: April 7, 2026






