Turkey sausage biscuits and gravy are perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch. This recipe is a family favorite in our house. It is so easy and will take you just 30 minutes to make.
The turkey sausage gravy is creamy and peppery, and it can be cooked while preparing our Easy 3-Ingredient Biscuits. I’m sure that this turkey sausage biscuit recipe will be a hit with everyone at your dinner table!
Savory Turkey Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
Biscuits and gravy is a classic breakfast dish that is popular in the south and all over. This comfort food dish was introduced to me by my father-in-law, Leo, who learned how to make it from his mother.
Then, over the years, I tweaked his version here and there to create my fantastic ground pork sausage gravy with biscuits recipe.
Use my 3 Ingredient Biscuits recipe to keep things simple, then layer on a one-skillet gravy that is sure to knock your socks off!
Today, I’m sharing with you a slightly different gravy recipe that is made with turkey sausage. Compared to pork sausage, turkey is lower in calories and fat, especially saturated fat.
Now, these biscuits with gravy are not at all a healthy meal. However, because the recipe is made with protein-rich lean ground turkey it is a healthier option that still tastes simply scrumptious.
(And even with scratch-made flaky biscuits, this meal is ready to serve in only 30 minutes! I promise you will never buy canned biscuits again once you give this recipe a try.)
Enjoy these homemade biscuits with turkey sausage gravy for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner with the family! And, I know that you will love the turkey gravy as much as you love the pork sausage gravy.
Love biscuits? Try our Bisquick Buttermilk Biscuits, Bisquick Cheddar Biscuits, Mini Cheese Biscuits, and Bisquick Drop Biscuits.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
For the Biscuits
- Self-rising flour – If you don’t have this on hand, check our guide for homemade self-rising flour.
- Heavy cream – If you don’t have heavy cream, you can use half-and-half or whole milk as a substitute. Keep in mind that the biscuits may not be as rich and tender as when using heavy cream.
- Salt – Using any kind of salt is fine with this recipe.
For the Turkey Sausage Gravy
- Turkey sausage – If you can’t find this, you can use pork sausage or any ground meat available.
- All-purpose flour – Used to thicken the gravy.
- Milk – You can use any kind of milk you have on hand, such as whole milk, 2% milk, or almond milk.
- Worcestershire sauce – Adds a savory and slightly tangy flavor to the dish.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR THIS RECIPE
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Skillet
- Medium bowl
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HOW TO MAKE Turkey Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
To make this dish, start by adding ground turkey sausage to a skillet. Use a fork or masher to break it up as it cooks. Once the sausage is browned, bring the pan to a boil until the meat is no longer pink.
Then, prepare biscuits while the meat is browning.
Add flour and salt to a medium bowl. Pour in cold cream and stir with a heavy wooden spoon until mixed for about 30 seconds.
Empty the dough bowl onto a lightly floured counter and scrape out any remaining dough or flour from the bowl.
Pat into a thick rectangle. Fold in thirds, turn and fold again 3 times.
Cut the biscuits with a 2½” to 3″ biscuit cutter. Press the biscuit cutter down and bring it straight up on biscuits, no twisting.
Pat the excess dough out, cut, and repeat the process.
Then, place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden brown.
Prepare the turkey sausage gravy while the biscuits are baking.
Sprinkle flour evenly on the top of browned turkey sausage. Stir and cook for a minute.
Slowly add milk, stirring constantly. Then, add Worcestershire sauce, and simmer until the turkey sausage gravy is thick and creamy.
If the milk gravy gets too thick, add more milk a little at a time up to 1/2 cup.
To serve, split the biscuit open and place it on a plate. Spoon on a generous helping of sausage gravy so that the biscuit is entirely coated. Serve immediately.
Recipe Variations
- Ground Turkey (vs Turkey Sausage) – replace the turkey sausage with plain lean ground turkey. Add 1 teaspoon fennel seed and 1 teaspoon dried sage to the meat while cooking.
- Gravy with Herb Biscuits – Add your favorite minced fresh herbs to the biscuit dough before baking.
- Meatless (Vegetarian) Gravy – Make this dish even leaner by using your favorite plant-based ground protein substitute.
- Biscuits and Gravy Casserole – This recipe can even be made as a baked casserole! First, prepare the turkey sausage gravy in a large skillet per the recipe. Make the dough and cut the biscuits. Place the raw biscuits right into the gravy, then bake the whole dish for 350º for 15 minutes.
- Optional: Salt and pepper to taste. Or add garlic powder, red pepper, or ground black pepper for even more flavor. But the turkey biscuits and gravy are delicious as it is.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use evaporated milk instead of fresh milk?
Yes, you can use evaporated milk as a substitute for fresh milk. The ratio is 1:1. For 1 cup of milk for your gravy, use 1 cup of evaporated milk. It will have a slightly sweeter flavor and texture than fresh milk.
What can you substitute for milk in gravy?
You can use water, beef broth, or chicken broth. Depending on the flavor you are going for, any of these can work well in place of milk. For a richer flavor, you can also try using heavy cream.
Biscuits with Ground Turkey Sausage Gravy Recipe
Turkey Sausage Biscuits and Gravy
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- medium bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound turkey sausage (see notes for ground turkey)
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups self-rising flour (see notes for all-purpose flour)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream (don't substitute milk, heavy cream is a must!)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475º F. Add ground turkey sausage to skillet, breaking it up with a fork or hamburger masher. Brown the sausage meat over medium heat until it is no longer pink. Prepare biscuits while the meat is browning.
- Add flour and salt to a medium bowl. Pour in cold cream and stir with a heavy wooden spoon until mixed (about 30 seconds).
- Empty bowl with dough onto a lightly floured counter and scrape out any remaining dough or flour from the bowl. Pat into a rectangle about 2" thick. Fold in thirds, turn 1/4 and fold again, continuing 3 times.
- Cut biscuits with a 2½" to 3" biscuit cutter. Press the biscuit cutter down and bring it straight up on biscuits. Do not twist the biscuit cutter for the tallest biscuits. Pat excess dough out, cut, and repeat the process.
- Place biscuits on a cookie sheet about 2" apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden. Prepare the turkey sausage gravy while the biscuits are baking.
- Sprinkle 1/3 cup of flour evenly over the top of browned turkey sausage. Stir to mix flour and sausage together, and cook for 1 minute. Add milk slowly, a little at a time, stirring constantly.
- Then add Worcestershire sauce, and continue stirring until the turkey sausage gravy is thick and creamy. If milk gravy gets too thick, add more milk (up to 1/2 cup) a little at a time.
- To serve, split the biscuit open and place it open-faced on a plate. Spoon on a generous helping of sausage gravy so that the biscuit is entirely coated. Serve immediately.
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