Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, I used hot italian sausage but use whatever heat preference you like
- 1 can buttermilk biscuits
Country Gravy
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper less if it's not a coarse grind or if you don't like spice - see note*
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (*refer to your can of biscuits for specific heating instructions). Prep a baking sheet with a sheet of parchment and arrange the biscuits 1-2 inches apart. Once the oven is preheated, pop in the biscuits and cook according to package instructions.
- Brown and crumble your sausage, about 5-8 minutes until fully cooked. Drain off any excess fat and set aside.
- Country Gravy
- While your biscuits bake, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the (1⁄4 cup) butter. Once the butter has melted, continuously whisk while adding in the (1⁄4 cup) flour, (1 1⁄2 tsp) pepper, (1⁄2 tsp) salt, and (1⁄4 tsp) garlic powder. Once the mixture is fully combined and has reached a smooth consistency, remove the skillet from the burner and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Return the skillet to the burner and heat over medium heat. Slowly pour in the (2 cups) milk while continuously whisking. Allow the gravy to cook until it has thickened, remembering to occasionally stir (roughly 5 minutes).
- Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Dump the cooked sausage into your gravy and stir until well combined. Slice your warm biscuits in half and pour your desired amount of sausage gravy on top. Serve & enjoy!