Learn how to prepare easy, delicious biscuits and gravy, a classic comfort food that will have your taste buds singing.

Biscuits and gravy—it's just as satisfying as it sounds. A rich, creamy sausage gravy, lovingly poured over warm, homemade biscuits. A Southern breakfast staple that's not only comforting but also simple to make and perfect for serving a crowd. Nicole McLaughlin, aka NicoleMcmom, loves to serve this dish to her family during busy vacation mornings, and she's here to show you how to prepare it. Watch the video above for step-by-step instructions, and find the recipes and tips below for making the ultimate biscuits and gravy.

A plate of savory sausage gravy served over a fluffy biscuit, paired with fresh fruit on the side.

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Find the recipe for Bill's Famous Sausage Gravy.

Ingredients List

1 (12-ounce) package maple flavored sausage (or any flavor sausage you prefer). Note: Use bulk sausage instead of sausage links.
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
salt and pepper to taste (Nicole likes to add a few shakes of hot sauce, too)

Cooking Instructions

Start by placing the sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook it over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until it's browned and crumbly. Use a slotted spoon to remove the sausage, leaving the drippings behind. Note: Nicole prefers to keep the sausage in the pan. Add the butter and let it melt, then stir in the flour until smooth. Lower the heat to medium, cooking until the mixture turns light brown. Gradually whisk in the milk, and cook until the gravy thickens. If you removed the sausage earlier, now's the time to stir it back in. Reduce the heat further and let it simmer for 12 to 15 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and optional hot sauce. If the gravy becomes too thick, thin it out with a bit more milk.

For the biscuits, you have two great options: make them from scratch using a recipe like Chef John's Buttermilk Biscuits, or for a shortcut, just pop open a can of biscuits. After all, the star of the show is the gravy, right?

Serving Biscuits and Gravy

To serve, cut the hot biscuits in half and arrange them face-up on a plate. Spoon the rich sausage gravy over them, letting it soak into the soft biscuit layers. Grab a fork, take a bite, and prepare for the delicious sounds of satisfaction.

You can follow Nicole as NicoleMcmom on Dinogo and connect with her on Instagram via @nicolemcmom.

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