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Creamy pepper gravy poured over flaky buttermilk biscuits, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Southern-Style Biscuits with Turkey Sausage Gravy

Flaky, golden buttermilk biscuits topped with a creamy, peppery turkey sausage gravy. A cozy Southern-inspired breakfast that uses simple pantry staples and comes together fast for lazy weekends or brunch with friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Comfort Food
Cuisine Southern American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk (plus more for brushing)
  • 1 pound turkey breakfast sausage
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  • Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently stir just until a shaggy dough forms—do not overmix.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch-thick rectangle, fold in thirds like a letter, rotate, and pat out again. Repeat 1–2 times for flaky layers.
  • Pat to 1-inch thickness and cut biscuits with a round cutter (or slice squares with a knife). Place so they just touch on the prepared sheet and brush tops with a little buttermilk.
  • Bake 12–15 minutes, until the biscuits are tall and golden brown.
  • While biscuits bake, cook the turkey sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked.
  • Sprinkle flour over the sausage and stir for about 1 minute to form a roux.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk, scraping the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 4–5 minutes, stirring, until thick and creamy.
  • Season the gravy with salt, plenty of black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Adjust thickness with a splash of milk as needed.
  • Split warm biscuits and ladle turkey sausage gravy over the top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 980mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7g
Keyword Biscuits and Gravy, Buttermilk Biscuits, easy brunch, turkey sausage gravy
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