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Chorizo Gravy and Cheesy Biscuits
Chorizo gravy and cheese biscuits is a delicious twist on classic biscuits and gravy! An easy recipe for breakfast or breakfast for dinner!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 245 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Biscuits
- 2 cups self rising flour or all-purpose flour (See Note 1)
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
Chorizo Gravy (See Note 2)
- 1 lb ground pork
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp ancho chili powder
- 2 tsp Mexican oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground allspice
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
Instructions
Chorizo
- In a bowl mix the ground pork, vinegar, paprika, ancho chili powder, Mexican oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, kosher salt, cinnamon and allspice thoroughly to incorporate and distribute the seasoning throughout for meat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F with rack in upper third of oven. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mat, set aside.
Cup of Yum
Biscuits
- Shred the cheese and add to food processor with flour, baking powder and chipotle powder. Process until cheese is finely chopped and incorporated into the flour. Add the cream and pulse until dough ball forms.
- Scrape the dough from food processor bowl and turn out onto floured work surface. Lightly roll out to 3/4" thickness and cut out (16) 2-inch round biscuits. Distribute biscuit rounds on baking sheets. Brush the tops with milk and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Brown the chorizo in a sauté pan and break into crumbles with wooden spoon. Sprinkle the flour over and cook for a minute more. Slowly add the milk and stir to incorporate and thicken. Allow to cook and bubble for 3-5 minutes. If too thick, thin with a little milk. Spoon thickened chorizo mixture over biscuits and serve with chopped cilantro on top.
Notes
- If using all-purpose flour, add 3 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp fine grain salt to the biscuit dough.
- Feel free to use store bought chorizo. If using my chorizo recipe allow the meat to season for at least an hour or overnight.
Nutrition Information
Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Potassium
200mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
950IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
117mg
(12%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 950IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.