Grandma’s Easy Biscuits and Gravy Recipe

Published Apr 12, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Smokin' & Grillin with AB via YouTube

You can never go wrong with a classic recipe that has been passed down to generations, just like these homemade biscuits topped with creamy and yummy sausage gravy. It’s very comforting and I’m sure that you will be satisfied and filled after just one serving.

Making this dish is super simple and you can prepare this in just a few simple steps. Your family will be impressed when you serve this to the table, they might even keep coming back for more servings, so make sure to cook enough to feed a crowd. All thanks to this recipe by Smokin’ & Grillin with AB on YouTube!

Ingredients for Grandma’s Biscuits & Gravy:

Sausage Gravy

16 oz or 1 pound of ground sausage
⅓ cup of all-purpose flour
3 cups of whole milk
½ tsp of pepper
¼ tsp of salt
¼ tsp of dried thyme

Biscuits

6 slices of bacon, diced
4 cups of all-purpose flour
1 cup of extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
¼ cup of freshly chopped parsley
4 tsp of baking powder
2 tsp of freshly ground black pepper
1½ tsp of kosher salt
1 tsp of baking soda
1 tsp of garlic powder
¾ cup of unsalted butter, frozen
1¾ cups of buttermilk

How to Make Grandma’s Biscuits & Gravy:

Step 1

Place a large skillet on a stove over medium-high heat, then add the diced bacon, and cook them until crispy draining off all the excess grease using paper towels. In a large bowl, add the cooked bacon, flour, cheese, parsley, baking powder, black pepper, salt, baking soda, and garlic powder, and grate over the butter.

Step 2

Stir everything together until soft dough forms, then transfer it to a well-floured surface, and knead it quickly. Roll the dough until ¼ inch thick, then cut them into rounds with a biscuit cutter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or Silpat.

Step 3

Place them in the freezer for about 15 minutes, then let them bake at 450°F for about 14 to 17 minutes or until nice and golden brown. While waiting for the biscuits to bake, prepare the gravy sausage gravy, place a pan on a stove over medium heat, then add the ground sausage, and break them apart.

Step 4

Let the meat saute until brown and cooked through, then add the flour, stir, and continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes. Season them with salt, pepper, and thyme, then give them a good stir to combine, and slowly pour in the milk while mixing continuously. Let it simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes until thickened, then scoop it over warm biscuits, and serve. Enjoy!