These easy Old Fashioned Biscuits and Gravy have homemade creamy southern-style sausage gravy and large flaky golden brown buttermilk biscuits using just 7 ingredients and 7 easy steps. And the best thing is it’s ready in about 25 minutes. This American breakfast staple is the best comfort food for everyday or special occasions.
Table of Contents
- Why I love this recipe
- Substitutions
- How to make Old Fashioned Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
- Pro Tips
- Recipe FAQs
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Why I love this recipe
This recipe uses canned flaky biscuits to make it even easier and is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I bake all 8 biscuits and use the leftovers for something else. Or you could double the white gravy and make 8 servings.

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Substitutions
If you like spicy heat, you can add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes to the country gravy.
You can use turkey sausage instead of pork breakfast sausage.
You can use flaky homemade biscuits instead of canned ones.
How to make Old Fashioned Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Step 1 – Preheat the oven according to the canned biscuit package directions.
Step 2 – Bake the biscuits on a baking sheet according to the package directions.

Step 3 – While the biscuits bake, brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4 – Use a colander to drain the grease, if preferred, and return the cooked sausage to the pan.
Step 5 – Add the all-purpose flour, butter, and cream. Cook on medium-low, stirring often, for several minutes until thickened.

Step 6 – Sprinkle in the thyme and black pepper.

Step 7 – Serve the warm gravy over the warm biscuits.

Pro Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Recipe FAQs
Old Fashioned Sausage Gravy and Biscuits is a popular breakfast dish in the USA. The dish consists of flaky biscuits covered in white gravy with bits of crumbled sausage.
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Old Fashioned Biscuits and Gravy Recipe
Equipment
- Large High-sided Skillet
- Colander Set of 3, Stainless Steel
Ingredients
- 4 large buttermilk biscuits (from a can)
- 1 pound ground pork sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the canned biscuit package directions.
- Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake according to the package directions.
- While the biscuits bake, brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Use a colander to drain the grease, if preferred, and return the sausage to the pan.
- Add the flour, butter, and cream. Cook on medium-low, stirring often, for several minutes until thickened.
- Sprinkle in the thyme and black pepper.
- Serve the warm gravy over the warm biscuits.
Notes
- If you like spicy heat, you can add a pinch of cayenne to the gravy.
- I bake all 8 biscuits and use the leftovers for something else. Or you could double the gravy and make 8 servings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
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