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🥣 Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
Tender, flaky biscuits topped with rich, creamy sausage gravy — the ultimate Southern breakfast classic.
⭐ Full recipe in the first comment ✅ 👇
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✨ Introduction
There’s something magical about waking up to the smell of warm biscuits and savory sausage gravy. This Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy recipe isn’t just a meal — it’s a moment. A tradition. A reminder of Sunday mornings, family gatherings, and Southern hospitality.
The biscuits are flaky and buttery, while the gravy is peppery, rich, and comforting — making it the kind of breakfast that sticks to your soul as much as your ribs.
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🌍 Origin & Cultural Significance
This dish is deeply rooted in Southern American cuisine, particularly in rural communities where hearty, inexpensive ingredients had to go a long way.
Biscuits and gravy rose to popularity in the late 1800s as a working-class breakfast — easy to make with pantry staples like flour, butter, sausage drippings, and milk. It was filling, affordable, and full of flavor — everything a good breakfast should be.
Today, it’s found on brunch menus and in home kitchens across the country, celebrated for its comforting familiarity and nostalgic charm.
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🧾 Ingredients & Quantities
🧈 For the Buttermilk Biscuits:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
3/4 cup cold buttermilk (plus more if needed)
🌭 For the Sausage Gravy:
1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk (or half & half for richer gravy)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
Salt, to taste (depends on sausage used)
Pinch of cayenne or paprika (optional, for heat)
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➕ Optional Additions
Chopped fresh thyme or sage in the biscuit dough
Shredded cheddar cheese in biscuits for cheesy variation
Maple syrup drizzle for sweet-savory contrast
Over-easy egg on top to turn it into a full brunch plate
Swap pork sausage for vegan sausage or mushrooms for a vegetarian version
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💡 Tips for Success
Use cold butter and handle the dough as little as possible for flaky biscuits.
Don’t twist the biscuit cutter — it seals the edges and prevents rise.
Let the gravy simmer gently, not boil, to avoid breaking the sauce.
Taste your gravy before salting — sausage varies in salt content.
Make extra! Biscuits and gravy both store well and taste amazing reheated.
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👩🍳 Instructions
🔹 For the Buttermilk Biscuits:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Pour in buttermilk and stir gently just until the dough comes together.
5. Turn onto a floured surface, pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle, fold into thirds like a letter. Repeat once for flaky layers.
6. Cut into rounds with a biscuit cutter. Place biscuits close together on baking sheet.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter if desired.
🔹 For the Sausage Gravy:
1. In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles.
2. Sprinkle in the flour and stir until the sausage is coated and the flour is absorbed, about 1–2 minutes.
3. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
4. Simmer until the gravy thickens (about 5–8 minutes), stirring frequently.
5. Season with pepper, and salt if needed. Add cayenne or paprika if using.
6. Serve hot over freshly baked biscuits.
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🍽️ Description
The biscuits are light and golden with a crisp top and tender, fluffy inside, perfect for soaking up the rich, savory sausage gravy. The gravy is creamy but not heavy, seasoned just right with pepper and a hint of spice.
It’s a dish that tastes like home, history, and pure satisfaction.
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📊 Nutritional Information (Per Serving: 1 biscuit + 1/4 cup gravy)
Nutrient Approximate Amount
Calories 430 kcal
Protein 13g
Carbs 32g
Fat 28g
Sodium ~680mg
Fiber 1g
✅ Comfort food
✅ Hearty and satisfying
✅ Can be made gluten-free or dairy-free with subs
✅ Freezer-friendly
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🧡 Conclusion
There’s a reason why Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy has stood the test of time. It’s a dish that brings people together — simple in ingredients, rich in flavor, and full of down-home comfort.
Whether it’s your first time making it or your hundredth, this version is bound to win over hearts and fill bellies.
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📢 Recommendation
Perfect for:
Weekend brunches
Family breakfasts
Holiday mornings
Breakfast-for-dinner nights
Serve with:
Scrambled or fried eggs
Fresh fruit or a citrus salad
Hot coffee or sweet iced tea
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🌿 Embracing Healthful Indulgence
Yes, it’s indulgent — but it’s made from real, whole ingredients and shared with the people you love. That’s what balanced living is about.
So don’t just eat. Enjoy. Nourish your body and feed your soul.
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👇👇 Full Recipe in the first comment!
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