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BISCUITS AND SAUSAGE GRAVY		 
8 buttermilk biscuits
3/4 pound of sausage (fatty sausage works best for this)
4 cups of milk
4-8 tablespoons flour

Prepare biscuits as instructed on package. Brown sausage in skillet. As soon as sausage is completely brown, turn to medium heat. Add flour by the tablespoon, stirring constantly. Let the flour turn BROWN before adding another tablespoon (if you don't, your gravy will taste like flour). After you have added enough flour to make the gravy as thick as you like, add milk and stir with whisk.

Serve over biscuits.

Submitted by: Danine

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 Rating: 4.8/5 - Reviews: 93   Sort by: 
Sep 28, 1:54 AM
sikgirl said:
Try making home made biscuits---they are much better and simple to make.
Oct 31, 7:40 AM
Melissa said:
This is the best gravy ever. So easy, and only 3 ingredients for the gravy. I definitely think the secret is adding the flour 1 tbsp. at a time. Thanks so much!!!
Oct 31, 12:50 PM
Cal said:
Great recipe. Simple and to the point. I add a can of mushrooms after browning the sausage, and also spice it up with red, black, and white pepper.
Nov 8, 7:52 PM
Jamie said:
This is the first time my gravy has ever turned out. THANK YOU!!! My family loved it! It was delicious.
Nov 21, 10:23 AM
terry said:
Great gravy. I've never made biscuits and gravy and it was perfect the first time.
Nov 25, 10:33 AM
kate said:
i made this for my family and my mom said it was the best biscuits and gravy she had ever tasted, and my grandma now wants the recipe, so this recipe was really wonderful
Dec 9, 6:17 PM
Edward said:
Very good gravy!!!!!
Dec 10, 6:03 AM
Joseph said:
This is by far the tastiest gravy ever i used 1 pound sausage with it to make it extra meaty!!!
Dec 11, 5:12 PM
joni said:
I make my gravy like this one, but add some margarine towards the end. Stir in. Makes it so creamy and adds rich flavor!! Every weekend a must with family!
Dec 13, 11:51 AM
Fletcher said:
Instead of flour try corn starch.
Dec 18, 7:18 PM
Lauren said:
Wow! This was my first time making this gravy and it was AWESOME!! I was nervous to use a full 4 cups of milk, but it was just right and awesome! :) Thank you!!!
Dec 20, 2:30 PM
Kirk said:
Add a slice of cream chesse!!! Very creamy!! Great taste!
Dec 26, 4:14 PM
Jessica (Alaska) said:
Great recipe. I always use the packets but didn't have any so I made it from scratch! This is definitely the way to go!
Jan 4, 6:56 PM
Christine (California) said:
Very awesome, just did it not too long ago! Thank you for this great recipe.
Jan 9, 12:50 PM
Mackey (Minnesota) said:
Your my hero!!! Thanks
Jan 10, 4:57 PM
Bill (Ohio) said:
I use this recipe everytime I make gravy. It is perfect!
Jan 16, 2:21 PM
Wendy (Colorado) said:
I LOVED this......and, so did my kids! I used a little more flour and hot sausage (I also used the whole pound) and it was amazing! I love biscuits and gravy, but never tried to make it myself because I've always heard it's difficult. Not anymore! I used the frozen Schwan's biscuits. YUMMM.......Thanks!
Jan 17, 5:51 PM
Kris (Washington) said:
Used corn starch for gravy used some creem cheese, was great. 1 lb. Italian sausage. Biscuits were perfect!
Jan 24, 3:17 PM
Phil (Massachusetts) said:
What a great recipe! I just made it this morning and my housemate who has been a professional cook for 26 years declared it one of the best sausage gravies he has ever tasted! Thank you for posting this recipe. I will be having sausage and biscuits more often.
Jan 27, 8:05 PM
Jonathan (Pennsylvania) said:
my gravy turned out awful :-( when I added the milk it was waaaaay to much, any suggestions to much or not enough of something?
Jan 30, 3:56 PM
Darryll (Nevada) said:
This is a great base to start a recipe, I used jimmy dean roll sausage, which isnt that fatty. while adding flour, i add butter as well. when adding the milk i add some fresh ground pepper, comes out great
Jan 31, 2:09 PM
Gary (Michigan) said:
To Jonathan in Penn... The recipe is simple but assumes some things and may be why yours didn't turn out right. Next time make sure that that nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan; as the flour browns it wants to stick to the bottom. No need to hurry this process. If gets dry, add a tbsp. of oil. Once it's brown add all four cups of milk and bring it to a steady simmer as you whisk. The steady bubbling means the heat is right to thicken the gravy; the longer you simmer, the thicker the gravy. You can't miss!
Feb 1, 5:46 PM
Eric (Nevada) said:
Jonathan, after you add the milk turn up the heat and wisk, presto you have gravy.
Feb 7, 10:14 AM
Dan (Michigan) said:
Add 2 tsp of horseradish.
Feb 14, 7:57 PM
Jaime (United States) said:
Excellent recipe! I made this with beef bacon grease. If taste turns out a little bland, add a little sage, garlic salt, black pepper and it brings back the bacon/sausage flavor! Sage it the ultimate secret for most anything!!
Feb 21, 11:51 AM
Andrew Carlson (Iowa) said:
I added a half teaspoon of cayenne to the sausage as it cooked and used low fat milk. It was excellent. I also used Pillsbury Southern Style Biscuits not quite heavy enough for my taste. Good recipe.
Mar 7, 12:43 PM
Tasha (Indiana) said:
Awesome made gravy for the 1st time and it was good
Mar 8, 8:05 AM
Gissel (United States) said:
AMAZING!! I used 1 lb. of spicy sausage and only 3 cups of milk (I like it thick) and it was GGGRRREEEAAATTTT!! As long as u use a nonstick pan it is awesome.
Apr 24, 11:47 AM
Cass (United States) said:
Using this recipe for the 2nd time today...my honey begged me to make it cuz it was soo good last time! Thanks for the super yummy and easy to make recipe!
Apr 30, 6:12 PM
Divinity (North Carolina) said:
This recipe is REALLY good if you add a bit of sage (dried from the spice cabinet is fine) and a dash of cayenne pepper if you like a little heat. If cayenne is too much, some fresh ground pepper is excellent as well. My husband of course adds a few dashes of hot sauce to his before he eats it, but I prefer it without the hot sauce. Also excellent if you sprinkle a few shreds of sharp cheddar over the biscuits before baking. This is an easy and great stick-to-the-ribs recipe that's easy to jazz up a little to add that special touch that makes it your own.
May 4, 6:17 PM
Samantha (Kentucky) said:
Thank you SOOOO MUCH!! This made making gravy SO EASY!!! LOVE IT! YUM! :)
May 5, 12:45 PM
Alyssa;;) (North Carolina) said:
This is one of the best meals i ever had I usually don't like gravy but your's is the bomb!!! My whole family liked it, Thanx for teaching me to be a good cook... I also loooovvvvee your bacon lettuce and fried green tomato sliders. ;)
May 7, 2:00 PM
Katie (Nevada) said:
This was my first time making gravy and it turned out perfect and delicious!! I'm amazed....Great Recipe! Thanks!
May 9, 10:04 PM
Jonathan said:
I made this for my wife; I put in 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper and 1/4 tsp black pepper. I thought it was perfect, she thought it was spicy. Awesome recipe, thanks!
May 16, 11:05 AM
Laura (Michigan) said:
This recipe is great, I made it for my boyfriend and he loved it. I have never made biscuits and gravy before and while the first time wasn't perfect it was still really good. Can't believe I actually liked it too! Definitely glad I bookmarked this recipe.
May 18, 4:13 PM
Diane M. (California) said:
I Use the Jimmy Dean "Sage" Sausage and while I brown the sausage I add about a teaspoon of Butter for added flavor and add some Pepper to cook with the meat. When the Gravy is thickening, I add some salt, more pepper and a tiny dash of Garlic Powder.... Yummy! I do everything by taste, I have never measured anything, not even the flour. The Milk, I just cover a little above the sausage completely. Everyone who has tried it, loves it! My recipe stems from 1995 and I pulled it together from an Indiana recipe similar to the above. I just added my small touches!
May 31, 10:59 AM
Ed Jones (Arizona) said:
Five stars! I used only 3 cups of milk because we like it thick, but this recipe rocks! I also added some black pepper to kick it up a bit. It should be noted that on the sausage, I use about a 5 to brown it, and after the milk is put in, you need to turn the heat up to 6 1/2 or 7. I used my spatula instead of a whisk so as not to scratch the nonstick pan. Just be sure to move it around constantly and you will have delicious gravy in no time!
Jun 12, 9:22 PM
B (Illinois) said:
i can officially make this better than my boyfriends MOM! and he lets me know it!! awesome! love this.. I also add pepper to mine. =]
Jun 13, 9:02 AM
Eddie (Illinois) said:
After browning the sausage and flour, add i cup of coffee, takes flour off pan and increases flavor, add milk after 30 seconds and wisk to slow boil. Awesome.....No Joke
Jun 13, 12:40 PM
The Mexican (Colorado) said:
EASYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!! Made too much for myself.. see what happens when you follow intructions. ;) thanks!
Jun 14, 11:09 AM
NA (Ohio) said:
Shouldn't you add the flour and milk at the same time? Won't the flour burn?
Jun 17, 9:47 PM
Z said:
Great recipe!!!! and no the flour does not burn if there is enough grease for it to soak up! It comes out perfect!
Jun 19, 1:38 PM
Laura (United States) said:
The best bisquits and gravel is with Jimmy Deans Hot sausage, about 1/4 bar of creme cheese and only about 2 cups of milk, to make them nice and creamy. THE BEST!
Jun 20, 5:31 PM
Patty (Oregon) said:
I have never made biscuits and gravy, though I've tried my hand at turkey gravy with good results. This is defnitely a GREAT recipe - just needs some "sage" advice, which I find above. Wonderful! Thank you! Now I am a true Georgia Peach, making good ol' biscuits n gravy! So it took me 50 years..... Ha!
Jul 2, 5:57 PM
Victor (Arizona) said:
I use wondra flour and Jimmy dean sauages, sea salt, black pepper and a bit of black strap molasses on the sauges it came out great.
Jul 23, 6:09 PM
Barb (United States) said:
First time I have ever had a gravy turn out!! This is a fabulous recipe!! Thank you!!
Aug 8, 12:24 PM
Megha (New Jersey) said:
added sauteed vidalia onion at then end to doctor it up (used about a quarter of the onion). Delicious!
Aug 11, 8:51 AM
Tessa (Michigan) said:
Absolutely perfect! The perfect combo for our family is 6tbsp of flour, 4 cups of milk, and Jimmy Dean sage pork sausage. I transfer from a skillet type pan into a pre heated larger pan so I can really whisk it (use plastic whisk). And tons of fresh ground black pepper. I am from Texas and have really missed traditional biscuits and gravy. Thanks so much for this recipe. Adding the the six tbsp. to meat like you describe really does keep it from tasting like flour. The sage sausage is perfect for keeping grease to a minimum and not turning the gravy a brown color.
Sep 6, 9:44 AM
Kim (Illinois) said:
This was fantastic! Foolproof, delicious, & fast - my teenager LOVED it. Used Jimmy Dean, Wondra, & a little cream cheese as reviewers recommended, with great success!! Thanks--
Sep 22, 8:23 PM
Alecia (United States) said:
This is a great recipe. Thank you I had an amazing dinner and have tons left over.
Oct 4, 7:36 PM
Deeann (California) said:
Salt and pepper the sausage as you add the flour. This makes all the difference to the flavor of the finished gravy. If you are serving it over time, or if it is going to sit, add a tablespoon of cornstrach to the milk and the gravy will hold better.
Oct 16, 12:28 PM
Martha (Ohio) said:
Very good. I used half and half. Makes it very creamy and tasty.
Oct 17, 10:07 AM
Jimmy Jones (Kentucky) said:
THANKS for putting this up. I made the gravy and biscuits and it turned out really good and my family loved it. Thx for all the help.
Oct 18, 7:55 PM
Chef Badardee (Ontario) said:
What not to do lol: if you live in Canada, forget it. Can't get good sausage in Canada. Bought breakfast sausage links who's cooking instructions included "add water to steam" so pan was dry when I added flour, which I then waited to turn brown, which didn't happen, and turned the sausage into flour coated mess (I should have deep fried sausage) lol. Will try this again with Jimmy Dean sausage and keep it greasy. Good luck.
Oct 27, 9:14 PM
Dm (California) said:
Great easy recipe. Used Stater Bro's spicy sausage, comes out with a red tinge but tastes great.
Oct 28, 8:40 PM
Tl (Washington) said:
Great recipe. Pretty much followed instructions exactly. Used 1 lb of Jimmy Dean Sausage Original and added black pepper. Simple and fast.
Oct 31, 8:47 AM
Mike (Connecticut) said:
Try using a can of evaporated milk in place of some of the milk for a richer flavor. I add a couple of tablespoons of real maple syrup for a slightly sweet flavor.
Oct 31, 2:19 PM
Lisa (Florida) said:
Fabulous! Made this gravy with Grandma's Buttermilk Biscuits recipe from this site. I was a little nervous when I put in all the milk, but this finished wonderfully. Add fresh ground pepper and you're good to go!
Dec 7, 8:51 PM
Sharon hanson (California) said:
This was great! My family loved it and the only thing I added was pepper to taste. Quick and easy.
Dec 10, 10:53 AM
Apeck (United States) said:
I am a rookie when it comes to cooking and my husband said it was GREAT!! Thank you so much :-)
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