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Biscuits and Gravy with Venison Sausage is the ultimate comfort food breakfast with a wild twist. Fluffy homemade biscuits get smothered in a creamy, savory venison sausage gravy that’s rich, hearty, and full of flavor. This recipe is perfect for hunters looking for new ways to use ground venison, or anyone wanting to swap traditional pork sausage for something leaner and just as delicious.

If there’s one breakfast that screams comfort food, it’s homemade biscuits and gravy. I didn’t eat this too often growing up, but my in laws have it pretty often and it’s something I now crave!

This version puts a little twist on the classic: venison sausage gravy. If you’re a hunter (or have one in your family like I do), chances are your freezer has ground venison waiting to be turned into something delicious. Venison is naturally lean and a little earthy, which makes it the perfect match for rich, creamy sausage gravy. Paired with fluffy, buttery biscuits, it’s the kind of stick-to-your-ribs breakfast that fuels you for a whole day.

Why Venison?

Venison is one of the most underrated proteins for breakfast. It’s:

• Lean and protein-packed – a lighter alternative to pork sausage.
• Easy to season – takes on flavors beautifully, whether you like your sausage mild or spicy.
• A way to use the harvest – stretching your game meat beyond dinner recipes.

Even if you don’t already have venison sausage made, you can easily season plain ground venison with sage, thyme, black pepper, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and a little brown sugar for that classic breakfast sausage flavor.

Ingredients

For the Biscuits

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 6 tbsp cold butter (cubed)
• ¾ cup cold buttermilk (more as needed)

(Or, use canned biscuits if you’re short on time—no judgment here!)

For the Venison Sausage Gravy

• 1 lb ground venison sausage
• 3 tbsp butter (or bacon grease)
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 3–3 ½ cups whole milk
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½–1 tsp black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

Make the Biscuits

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
4. Stir in buttermilk until just combined.
5. Turn dough onto a floured surface, fold a few times, then pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
6. Cut out biscuits and place on a baking sheet.
7. Bake 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.

Make the Gravy

1. In a skillet, cook venison sausage until browned. Add butter or bacon grease if needed.
2. Sprinkle flour over sausage, stirring for 1–2 minutes.
3. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
4. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
5. Simmer 5–10 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.

Assemble

Split open a warm biscuit, pour venison sausage gravy over the top, and enjoy!

Tips & Tricks

• Want a richer gravy? Stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end.
• For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or cayenne.
• Pair with scrambled eggs or hashbrowns for the ultimate farmhouse breakfast.

Final Thoughts

Biscuits and gravy with venison sausage is the perfect way to bring a little bit of the hunt into your kitchen. It’s hearty, simple, and just the right kind of comfort food for a slow morning at home.

So next time you’re looking for a new way to use your venison, skip the chili or stew and whip up this breakfast classic. Your family will thank you—probably with empty plates and full bellies.

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