Easy Biscuits and Gravy

Nothing beats a comfort food classic like easy biscuits and gravy, especially when it’s a breeze to prepare, thanks to a canned-ingredient shortcut. In this recipe, we’re taking a Southern favorite and giving it a makeover by trading traditional sausage for either pork sausage or leaner, healthier turkey sausage. We’re also cutting down on prep time without sacrificing flavor.

Perfect for a hearty breakfast, cozy weekend brunch or holiday get-together with the family, this biscuit, sausage and gravy dish proves that the most indulgent dishes can still be delicious—even if they’re a tad healthier.

Ingredients for Easy Biscuits and Gravy

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• Biscuits: Biscuits are the heart of this savory meal, and a tube of refrigerated biscuits makes for an easy biscuits and gravy recipe if you’re in a crunch for time. That said, nothing beats fluffy homemade biscuits.
• Sausage: We used bulk pork sausage for this recipe, however you can lighten things up with turkey sausage for a healthier spin on this decadent dish. You can even go with vegan sausage, if you prefer.
• Butter and flour: Butter and all-purpose flour are the classic ingredients needed to make biscuit gravy—along with the fat renderings from the sausage. With that said, any fat can be a suitable stand-in for butter, such as coconut oil, margarine or olive oil.
• Mustard: Stone-ground mustard gives this gravy a more complex flavor, although spicy brown mustard would also be great if you like your gravy with a kick.
• Milk: Whole milk helps turn butter and flour into a smooth, silky gravy in this sausage gravy and biscuits recipe.
• Worcestershire sauce: For umami, biscuits and gravy always benefit from a few dashes of this fermented sauce.

Directions

Step 1: Bake the biscuits

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Bake the biscuits according to the package directions.

Step 2: Cook the sausage

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Crumble the sausage into a large saucepan and cook it over medium heat until it’s browned all over and no longer pink. Drain the sausage, then transfer it to a bowl tented with tinfoil to keep it warm.

Step 3: Make the gravy

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In the same saucepan, melt the butter, then stir in the flour, mustard, salt and pepper until the gravy starts to become smooth and thick. Gradually add the milk and Worcestershire sauce, then bring everything to a boil, cooking and stirring for two minutes or until the gravy has thickened.

Step 4: Finish the gravy, plate the biscuits

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Add the sausage back to the pan and heat through. Place two biscuits on each serving plate, and top them with the sausage and gravy.

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Easy Biscuits and Gravy Variations

• Turn up the heat: If you like it hot, try using spicy brown mustard instead of stone ground, and add some red pepper flakes or a bit of hot sauce to the gravy.
• Omit the sausage: For a vegetarian-friendly dish, omit the sausage altogether for a “country gravy” version that does not contain meat.
• Make it gluten-free: To cut down on the carbs and gluten in this recipe, grab a tube of refrigerated or frozen gluten-free biscuits instead of the regular kind, and use almond flour, brown rice flour or buckwheat flour instead of all-purpose.

How to Store Easy Biscuits and Gravy

If you didn’t end up using all the biscuits you made for breakfast, don’t toss them! Simply store the extras in a sealed airtight container or zip-top bag in the fridge, and place any remaining gravy in a separate container so the biscuits don’t get soggy. Pro tip: Remove all the extra air if you’re going the bag route. The biscuits will stay fresher without moisture reaching them.

How long do cooked biscuits last?

They can last up to a week in the fridge, or up to three months in the freezer.

What’s the best way to reheat biscuits and gravy?

Slowly heat the gravy in a saucepan over medium-high heat until cooked through, two to four minutes. To reheat day-old biscuits, wrap them in damp paper towels and pop them in the microwave for 60 seconds to breathe new life back into them. Then top the biscuits with warm gravy and dive in.

Easy Biscuits and Gravy Tips

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How do I make biscuit gravy better?

Knowing how to make gravy for biscuits is simple enough—the only seasonings used are salt and pepper—so feel free to get creative by adding others. Try flavored salts, garlic powder or cayenne.

How can I keep biscuits warm for biscuits and gravy?

Once they’re cooked, transfer the biscuits to a covered container and place them in the microwave, or in a warmer drawer in the oven, so they don’t turn cold before you’re ready to use them.

What should I serve with biscuit and gravy recipes?

Eggs any way you like them are great with biscuits and gravy, especially scrambled or fried. You can also add extra protein and serve them alongside steak, fried chicken or crispy bacon strips. In keeping with the Southern theme of this recipe, fried green tomatoes or cheesy grits would also be delicious.