What to Serve With Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
If you're wondering what to serve with biscuits and gravy, this post is a collection of forty-one easy recipes that pair well with sausage gravy and biscuits.
Warm biscuits and creamy sausage gravy are commonly known as a classic southern breakfast dish. However, it is also a popular dish in other parts of the country and Amish communities as well.
Fresh from the oven, Amish flaky buttermilk biscuits are simply irresistible, especially when slathered with butter and honey. However, buttery biscuits are equally delightful when topped with homemade sausage gravy.
While my family loves biscuits and gravy for breakfast, this ultimate comfort food is also perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Within this recipe roundup, you'll discover side dishes that are timeless favorites, from breakfast potatoes and egg dishes to fruit salad and sweet desserts. Most of these sides are versatile enough to complement your meal, whether it's a hearty breakfast, a leisurely brunch, or a comforting dinner.
What to Serve With Biscuits and Gravy for Breakfast
In my opinion, scrambled eggs, potatoes, and fruit salad are some of the best side dishes with fluffy biscuits and gravy to make a well-rounded breakfast. But there are plenty of other great options as well.
I hope you find something in this list of recipes that you would like to eat with biscuits and gravy.
Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Tomatoes
This scrambled eggs with spinach and tomatoes recipe is a delicious way to begin your day with a satisfying dish. Prepared with fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes, it's a flavorful choice for your morning meal and would be a great side to serve with biscuits and gravy. (Recipe by Beeyond Cereal)
Baked Scrambled Eggs
Oven-cooked scrambled eggs seem super simple – but it can be tough to get them fluffy! I’ve found the easiest way is just to bake them! They come out super fluffy and light with less work for you. (Recipe by FoodHussy)
Smoked Gouda Omelette Cups
Simple and delicious, these mini omelets are an easy, healthy breakfast, and they freeze well too! (Recipe by Garlic and Zest)
Easy Vegetable Frittata
Easy Vegetable Frittata Recipe is a colorful and tasty breakfast or brunch that also makes a hearty meal for dinner! Your family will love the flavors and you’ll love how easy this recipe is to make! (Recipe by Primavera Kitchen)
Crustless Butternut Squash Quiche
This crustless butternut squash quiche recipe is a perfect brunch main course! With eggs, goat cheese, shallots, and fresh spinach, it’s a nutritious, gluten-free, low-carb quiche that takes only 20 minutes to prep, and 40 minutes to bake. (Recipe by She Keeps a Lovely Home)
5-Ingredient Ham and Cheese Quiche
Yummy ham and cheese quiche in an hour? YES PLEASE. This comes together easily and is totally foolproof. (Recipe by My Therapist Cooks)
Crispy Breakfast Potatoes
With crisp edges and tender, fluffy insides, these easy breakfast potatoes fried in a large skillet are the perfect addition to any breakfast to make it feel extra special, even without a holiday.
Don't let the name fool you into thinking you can only eat these gluten-free potatoes for breakfast. They are delicious no matter what time of day you serve them. (Recipe by Grain-Free Table)
Fried Potatoes and Onions
These easy Fried Potatoes and Onions come together in less than 25 minutes for an irresistible breakfast or a simple dinnertime side dish. Bursting with flavor, they’re a true family favorite! (Recipe by the Forked Spoon)
Roasted Skillet Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers and Onions
A down-home country classic! The best Roasted Skillet Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers & Onions! An easy recipe that's gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and top 8 allergy-free. These rustic cast iron spuds can be a side dish or filling at any meal! (Recipe by Strength and Sunshine)
Caliente Bacon Potato Hash
This Caliente breakfast potato hash is the perfect skillet filled with crispy bacon and potatoes for brunch or meal-prepped breakfast with a kick! (Recipe by Hungry Hobby)
Air Fryer Hash Brown Patties
If you're a fan of crispy hash brown patties, then you'll love these air fryer hash browns! Ready in about 10 minutes, they make a great breakfast side dish to pair with your favorite breakfast mains. They're also naturally gluten-free and vegan. (Recipe by watch.learn.eat.)
Air Fryer Bacon
This air fryer bacon is quick, easy, and perfectly crispy. This method requires no flipping and no splattering! It takes less than 10 minutes to achieve perfectly golden crispy bacon. Perfect to serve with biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, eggs, and more! (Recipe by Organically Addison)
Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits
Meet your new favorite easy breakfast, these Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits are downright addicting! They’re gluten-free with dairy-free and paleo options too. You can make these ahead of time for meal prep with berry sauce, or use fresh berries. No matter which combo you go with, these parfaits are sure to be a crowd-pleaser with both adults and kids. (Recipe by Get Inspired Everyday)
Blueberry Avocado Smoothie
This simple recipe for a blueberry avocado smoothie is brimming with health benefits yet needs only a handful of basic ingredients. Naturally sweet and packed with nutritious fats, protein, and antioxidants, it's ready in just 5 minutes, making it an ideal breakfast for hectic mornings. (Recipe by Peel with Zeal)
Breakfast Casseroles
Easy Amish Breakfast Casserole
Amish breakfast casserole is a classic, comforting dish that layers bread, sausage, eggs, and cheese for a filling breakfast or brunch option. It is made ahead and refrigerated overnight for a delicious and hassle-free breakfast.
Overnight Breakfast Casserole
This easy overnight breakfast casserole has lots of bacon and cheese in an easy strata-style dish. It’s perfect for brunch, holiday mornings, or lazy Sundays! (Recipe by Spend with Pennies)
Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole
This Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole is loaded with veggies, cheese, and eggs. It’s very easy to make and is a perfect healthy breakfast! (Recipe by Primavera Kitchen)
Fruit Salad
Fresh fruits or tasty fruit salad is always a great addition to a weekend morning breakfast or brunch spread.
Amish Fruit Salad Recipe
This recipe for Amish fruit salad is made with a sweetened homemade fruit sauce that has been thickened to perfection. It combines canned and fresh fruits, resulting in a delightful and refreshing medley of flavors.
Prepare to be enchanted with every spoonful of this amazing fruit salad, as it delivers a symphony of mouthwatering flavors that will leave you craving for more. This uncomplicated and light dessert is an ideal choice to grace potlucks or family gatherings, ensuring a delightful treat for all to enjoy.
Easy Fruit Salad
This simple and easy fruit salad makes a delicious side or light dessert. This recipe combines a lightly sweet citrus sauce and lots of fresh fruit.
The sauce adds a hint of sweetness and brightens the flavor. The citrus in the sauce also helps to keep the fruit from turning brown. (Recipe by I Heart Eating)
Tropical Fruit Salad
Fresh fruit salad makes a healthy, tasty breakfast, snack, or dessert anytime and this zippy tropical fruit salad is quick and easy to make with a blend of exotic fruits and a few summer favorites.
You’ll love the ginger honey lime dressing for this fruit salad too. It’s a great light dish for weekend brunch, picnics and potlucks. (Recipe by Garlic and Zest)
Rainbow Fruit Salad
This Rainbow Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing is filled with the best fresh combination of fruits and covered in a sweet, tangy dressing that is out of this world.
The perfect side dish for brunch, potlucks, BBQs, or even just to eat alongside your sandwiches for the week! (Recipe by Lauren Fit Foodie)
Creamy Grape Salad
Grape Salad is a sweet and refreshing dish that combines fresh grapes, cream cheese, sour cream, and a few other ingredients to create a sweet and creamy treat that is both delicious and easy to make.
This creamy grape salad is perfect for any potluck, picnic, or family gathering and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The combination of juicy grapes, creamy cream cheese, and crunchy pecans makes for a yummy and refreshing dessert or side dish.
What to Serve With Biscuits and Gravy for Dinner
Many different side salads and veggie dishes would go well with a classic biscuits and gravy meal. Use your imagination and add anything your family will enjoy. Here are only a few ideas...
Smashed Potatoes (Extra Crispy)
These Smashed Potatoes use only a handful of simple ingredients for a healthy side dish. Learn the secrets to making them extra crispy and flavorful in less than 30 minutes. Pairs well with any protein. (Recipe by Chew out Loud)
Hash Brown Casserole
This homemade hash brown casserole is pure comfort food! It is great for family brunch, holidays, Christmas morning, Easter Sunday, and many occasions. This casserole is also great for meal prep and leftovers. (Recipe by 100 Days of Real Food)
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Creamy and fluffy Amish Mashed Potatoes are so easy to make and pair well as a side dish with many different entrées. They are loved by young and old alike.
Baked Chicken Fried Steak
Make this very easy chicken fried steak to serve with biscuits and gravy. This southern classic dinner takes no effort to make. It's made with pantry ingredients and is the perfect Sunday night dinner. (Recipe by Dizzy Busy & Hungry)
Roasted Asparagus
This roasted asparagus recipe is the best way to cook asparagus! This delicious green veggie is plump, tender, and crispy. Oven-roasting asparagus yields perfectly cooked veggies. It is a healthy and easy side dish, appetizer, or snack. They are bursting with juicy, garlicky flavor! (Recipe by 100 Days of Real Food)
Chili Garlic Sauce Brussel Sprouts
Honey, soy sauce, chili, and garlic turn Brussels sprouts into crispy little bundles of flavor that are a sweet and savory pairing for biscuits and gravy. Make these Chili Garlic Brussel Sprouts in the air fryer or the oven! (Recipe by Garlic All Day)
Creamed Peas
Peas in a cream sauce, also known as creamed peas, is a dish that consists of cooked sweet peas in a creamy white sauce.
For this Amish recipe, the sauce is made by combining butter, flour, milk, and seasonings, and then simmering until it thickens. The peas are then added to the sauce and heated through, creating a rich and comforting side dish.
Paleo Creamed Greens
These paleo-creamed collard greens are perfect as a side dish for a roast, chicken, turkey, fish, or whatever. They’re a super economical way to get greens in your family, and they’re healthy, to boot! Made with nourishing broth and a grain-free roux base, they’re perfect for paleo, primal folks. (Recipe by Raia's Recipes)
Lemon Arugula Salad
Lemon Arugula Salad Recipe with Parmesan Cheese is a quick and easy salad that is peppery, sweet, and satisfying. Arugula is tossed with cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, and parmesan cheese and finished off with a lemony, olive oil dressing. (Recipe by A Cedar Spoon)
Sweet Breakfast Desserts
When serving guests for breakfast or brunch, adding some dessert options to enjoy with a cup of coffee is always nice. Any one of these delicious recipes will impress your guests.
Butter Braid Pastry
Butter braid pastries are a type of pastry made from a rich, buttery dough rolled out and braided around a filling of sweetened cream cheese and fruit.
The pastry is known for its flaky texture and buttery flavor, which comes from the high butter content in the dough. It is shaped into a large braid and baked until lightly browned.
Sticky Buns
Similar to cinnamon rolls, these cinnamon sticky buns are yeast buns that are baked over the top of pecans and a caramel glaze. When they are finished baking, the pan gets inverted, causing the sticky caramel sauce to drizzle down over the buns.
Serve warm with a cup of coffee! Believe me, they are finger-licking yummy!
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole combines all the flavors of ooey, gooey cinnamon rolls with the convenience of a breakfast casserole! Easy to make, ready for the oven in under 10 minutes, and perfect for Christmas morning breakfast, brunch, or a weekend treat! (Recipe by the Cookin' Chicks)
Banana Bread
Banana Bread is moist quickbread made with ripe bananas, which give it a sweet and fruity flavor, and other simple ingredients that are found in most kitchens.
This bread is a great way to use up overripe bananas and is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
Apple Fritters
Amish Apple Fritters are luscious, deep-fried pastries that are filled with chopped fresh apples and cinnamon, and then covered with an easy three-ingredient glaze.
I'm sure you've seen apple fritters in the case with the donuts at your local grocery store. In my opinion, they taste better than a regular donut. And if you enjoy these delectable pastries, then you really need to try a fresh homemade apple fritter!
Homemade Amish Donuts
Homemade Amish donuts, covered in a smooth glaze, make up one of our favorite breakfast treats. And the fact is, they are irresistibly delicious, making it hard to turn them down even though we know they aren't healthy.
There's nothing quite like a fresh homemade Amish yeast donut. They're soft and airy, and they practically melt in your mouth. Biting into one of these fluffy, warm donuts is like biting into a cloud. They're so amazing!
Shoofly Cake
Shoofly Cake is a moist molasses crumb cake that is similar to shoofly pie. This is a well-known breakfast dessert among the Lancaster County Amish. It pairs perfectly with a morning cup of coffee.
Coffeecakes
Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffeecake
This Amish recipe for blueberry coffeecake with cream cheese creates a luscious and delightfully moist and dense crumb. With each bite, you'll experience a harmonious blend of succulent blueberries bursting with sweetness, perfectly complemented by the creamy essence of the cream cheese. Topped with a light streusel, it achieves sheer perfection!
Whether you savor it for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert, this exquisite cake pairs flawlessly with a cup of coffee or tea, making any time of day a moment to relish in its deliciousness.
Cinnamon Streusel Coffeecake
This easy-to-make delicious vanilla coffee cake has a wonderful play of textures from the tender, moist crumb, and crunchy streusel topping with a ribbon of cinnamon streusel filling through the middle and on the top.
Pumpkin Streusel Coffeecake
Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake is a moist and delicious pumpkin spice cake that is topped with a buttery crumble topping.
What to Eat With Biscuits and Gravy
Hopefully, this post gave you at least a few ideas of what to serve with biscuits and gravy. Typically, I just scramble up a few eggs with a splash of milk, black pepper, and Tony's creole seasoning (affiliate link) to eat with my homemade buttermilk biscuits and creamy gravy.
However, when serving guests, I like to add a few sides to complete the meal and give more options. If you try any of these recipes, I'd love it if you left a comment below. Thank you!
More Delicious Breakfast Food Recipes
Most Amish ladies cook breakfast for their husbands every morning. See my post on Amish breakfast for more breakfast ideas.
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