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Biscuits and Gravy
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Biscuits and Gravy

Biscuits and Gravy features flaky, layered buttermilk biscuits freshly baked and topped with a thick, creamy sausage gravy made from browned breakfast sausage and seasoned milk gravy. This hearty combination provides a tender biscuit base and a savory, peppery sauce, classic in Southern comfort food cuisine.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 346 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For Sausage Gravy
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 3 cups milk whole
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
  • 8 buttermilk biscuits
For Biscuits
  • 2 1/8 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup butter cubed (even better if frozen, unsalted
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk plus a bit more for brushing, cold

Instructions

For Sausage Gravy
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  1. Brown the sausage in a large skillet on medium high heat, crumbling into small chunks while cooking.
  2. Add in the flour and whisk until the fat is all soaked up and keep whisking while pouring in milk slowly.
  3. Add salt and pepper and let thicken while whisking for 5-6 minutes.
For Biscuits
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add the dry ingredients to a food processor and pulse several times until well combined.
  3. Add in the butter and buttermilk to the food processor and pulse until combined.
  4. Put the mixture onto a floured surface and form into a ball. Roll it out 1/2 inch thick.
  5. Fold dough over on one side, then the other, creating three layers. Pat it down, then fold it over three ways again. Repeat folding and patting once more. Gently roll out.
  6. Using a 3 inch biscuit cutter cut out 10 biscuits.
  7. Place the biscuits on your baking sheet, brush with remaining buttermilk and bake for 15-17 minutes.

Notes

  • Use cold, cubed butter for the biscuit dough to achieve flaky layers.
  • Fold and pat the biscuit dough multiple times to develop texture before cutting.
  • Brush biscuits with buttermilk before baking to promote browning.
  • Use kitchen timers to track sausage cooking and biscuit baking times for accuracy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 346kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 799mg (33%) Potassium 327mg (7%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 190IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 122mg (12%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346

% Daily Value*

Calories 346kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 799mg 33%
Potassium 327mg 7%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 190IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 122mg 12%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.