Southern Breakfast with Biscuits and Gravy

Name: Southern Breakfast with Biscuits and Gravy
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: For the Biscuits:; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk; For the Sausage Gravy:; 1 lb breakfast sausage; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk; black pepper, to taste; salt, to taste; For the Chocolate Gravy:; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups milk; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tsp vanilla extract; For Serving:; 1 lb sausage patties, cooked; 6 eggs, fried

A classic Southern breakfast featuring flaky homemade biscuits topped with creamy sausage gravy, sausage patties, and fried eggs. This heartwarming dish showcases traditional techniques for tender biscuits and rich, savory gravy.

🌍Southern 🏷️Southern-breakfast 🏷️Biscuits-and-gravy 🏷️Chocolate-gravy 🏷️Sausage-gravy Comfort-food

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Total

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$38–$63

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

For the Biscuits:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
For the Sausage Gravy:
1 lb breakfast sausage
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
black pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
For the Chocolate Gravy:
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
For Serving:
1 lb sausage patties, cooked
6 eggs, fried

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Instructions

1
Prepare and bake the homemade biscuits until golden brown.
2
While the biscuits bake, cook the sausage patties in a skillet.
3
Prepare the sausage gravy, likely using some of the sausage drippings for flavor.
4
In a separate saucepan, prepare the chocolate gravy by whisking together the ingredients and cooking until thickened.
5
Fry eggs to your desired doneness.
6
Serve the warm biscuits with sausage patties, fried eggs, and a generous helping of either sausage gravy or chocolate gravy.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Keep all biscuit ingredients cold until mixing—cold butter creates steam pockets that make biscuits rise and turn flaky.
Don't overwork the dough; mix until ingredients just come together. Overworking develops gluten and results in tough biscuits.
Crumble the sausage into small pieces as it cooks to distribute evenly throughout the gravy for consistent flavor and texture.
Whisk the flour into the fat slowly over medium heat before adding milk to prevent lumps; this creates a smooth roux base.

Substitutions

all-purpose flour → cake flour (produces more tender biscuits, may need slightly less buttermilk)
buttermilk → milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar (let sit 5 minutes to sour)
breakfast sausage → ground pork seasoned with sage and pepper, or ground turkey sausage (lighter option)
milk → half-and-half or cream (richer, thicker gravy)

Storage & make-ahead

Store baked biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days; reheat in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes. Sausage gravy keeps refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheats gently on the stovetop with additional milk to reach desired consistency.

Common Questions

How do I keep biscuits flaky and tender?

Use cold cubed butter and avoid overworking the dough. Cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then fold in the buttermilk gently until just combined.

Can I make the sausage gravy ahead of time?

Yes. Prepare the gravy up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium heat, whisking occasionally and adding milk if it thickens too much.

What's the difference between sausage and chocolate gravy?

Sausage gravy uses cooked breakfast sausage, flour, and milk for a savory sauce. Chocolate gravy is a sweet sauce made with cocoa, sugar, and milk—traditionally served over biscuits as a dessert or breakfast option.