Mini Biscuits in Creamy Sausage Gravy
This image shows bite-sized biscuits smothered in classic country gravy—simple, cozy, and incredibly satisfying. Below is an easy, homemade recipe to recreate it exactly.
Ingredients
Mini Biscuits
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (or homemade biscuit dough)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Country Gravy
- ½ lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (whole milk works best)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder
Instructions
1. Bake the Mini Biscuits
- Preheat oven according to biscuit package instructions (usually 375°F / 190°C).
- Cut each biscuit into 4 small pieces.
- Place on a baking sheet with space between pieces.
- Bake until golden brown, about 10–12 minutes.
- Brush lightly with melted butter if desired. Set aside.
2. Make the Sausage Gravy
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until fully browned.
- Do not drain the grease.
- Sprinkle flour over the sausage and stir well.
- Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour in the milk while stirring constantly.
- Simmer until thick and creamy, about 5–7 minutes.
- Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
3. Assemble
- Place warm mini biscuits into a bowl.
- Ladle hot gravy generously over the top.
- Serve immediately.
Tips for Best Results
- Thicker gravy? Simmer longer.
- Too thick? Add a splash of milk.
- Extra pepper gives it that classic diner-style flavor.
- Great for breakfast, brunch, or comfort-food dinners.
Optional Add-Ins
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Crumbled bacon
- A soft scrambled egg on top