Breakfast Gravy for Biscuits

Wake up to comfort food heaven with this rich and creamy Breakfast Gravy for Biscuits, a southern staple that's as simple as it is irresistible. Made with savory breakfast sausage, a touch of all-purpose flour, and whole milk, this quick 20-minute recipe delivers a velvety gravy that’s perfectly seasoned with black pepper and optional hints of garlic and red pepper flakes for a customizable kick. The secret to its luscious texture lies in cooking the flour with the sausage drippings before whisking in the milk, guaranteeing a smooth, bold-flavored sauce. Poured generously over fluffy, freshly baked biscuits, this hearty breakfast dish is perfect for family gatherings, weekend brunches, or any time you’re craving cozy, down-home flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Breakfast sausage
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
• 3 cups Whole milk
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breakfast sausage and cook, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula, until browned and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes).

Step 2

Once the sausage is fully cooked, do not drain the grease. Reduce the heat to medium-low.

Step 3

Sprinkle the all-purpose flour evenly over the cooked sausage in the skillet. Stir well to combine, allowing the flour to soak up the grease and coat the sausage. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to remove the raw flour taste.

Step 4

Slowly pour in the whole milk while stirring continuously to ensure no lumps form. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth and starts to thicken.

Step 5

Season the gravy with salt, black pepper, garlic powder (if using), and red pepper flakes (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 6

Allow the gravy to simmer gently for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency. If the gravy becomes too thick, you can add a splash of milk to thin it out.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and serve the hot sausage gravy generously over freshly baked biscuits.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1221.6 grams (1221.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2076

Total Fat 159.10g	204%
Saturated Fat 61.40g	307%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.80g
Cholesterol 366mg	122%
Sodium 5439mg	236%
Total Carbohydrate 66.80g	24%
Dietary Fiber 1.50g	5%
Total Sugars 35.30g
Protein 75.10g	150%

Vitamin D 322IU	1611%
Calcium 997mg	77%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 1805mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.6%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 13.4%