Rich, peppery sausage gravy ladled over flaky buttermilk biscuits is a hearty Southern breakfast staple. This protein-packed family favorite fuels the morning and is ready in under 20 minutes.
Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spatula until fully cooked and no pink remains (about 5 minutes).
Reduce the heat to medium. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the sausage and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to coat the meat and remove raw flour taste.
Slowly pour in the milk while stirring, making sure to scrape any browned bits from the pan for extra flavor.
Add black pepper and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency (about 5 minutes). Lower heat if it starts to bubble aggressively.
Slice or split the buttermilk biscuits and place on serving plates. Ladle the hot sausage gravy generously over the biscuits and serve immediately for the best texture.