Classic American Diner-Style Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Recipe

Imagine a flaky, buttery biscuit cradling hearty sausage gravy, its comforting aroma and rich flavors promising a nostalgic journey through American diner history with every bite. Make our Classic American Diner-Style Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Biscuits and Sausage Gravy will taste just like Classic American Diner-Style.

Prep Time25

Active Time30

Total Time55

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American, Diner

Keyword: Biscuits, Breakfast, Gravy

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

Biscuits

2 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 tablespoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter cold and cubed
3/4 cup Whole Buttermilk cold

Sausage Gravy

1 pound Mild or Spicy Breakfast Sausage
1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
2 1/2 cups Whole Milk
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
Salt to taste

Instructions

Biscuits

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment.
In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour in cold buttermilk. Stir just until dough comes together.
Turn dough onto floured surface. Gently pat to 1-inch thickness. Fold once or twice.
Cut out biscuits.
Place biscuits close together on baking sheet.
Place in preheated oven and bake 12 - 14 minutes until golden.

Sausage Gravy

While biscuits are baking, cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking into crumbles until browned.
Sprinkle in 1/4 cup flour. Stir and cook 1 - 2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened, 5 - 7 minutes.
Taste. Season with black pepper and salt, to taste.

Serve

Split warm biscuits. Spoon sausage gravy over top.
Serve immediately, hot.