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Nothing beats homemade Southern Biscuits and Gravy on our family breakfast table. Each time I whip this up, I'm taken back to those lazy Sundays in my grandma's cozy kitchen. There's something magical about soft, buttery biscuits drenched in that thick, savory sausage gravy - it's comfort food at its finest.
The Charm Behind This Meal
What I adore about this dish is how everyday ingredients transform into something so satisfying. The way fresh-baked biscuits drink up that hearty gravy gets me every time. You can kick up the heat or keep it tame, and it comes together quickly for relaxed weekends or those nights when breakfast sounds better than dinner.
What You'll Need for Biscuits and Gravy
- Biscuits: Making them from scratch is wonderful but store-bought tubes save time and still taste great.
- Ground Sausage: I usually grab Jimmy Dean but any breakfast variety does the trick.
- All-Purpose Flour: This creates the base for your gravy and brands like Wondra prevent lumps.
- Whole Milk: Gives everything that silky, rich texture.
- Kosher Salt and Black Pepper: Just enough to boost all the flavors.
- Cayenne Pepper or Red Pepper Flakes: Toss in a tiny bit for pleasant heat if that's your thing.
- Optional Garnishes: Chopped fresh parsley adds nice color.
Simple Cooking Guide
- Step 1 - Tackle the Biscuits
- Bake your go-to biscuit recipe or use the refrigerated kind from the store we won't tell anyone.
- Step 2 - Brown the Sausage
- Warm up your pan break that sausage into chunks and cook until it's nicely browned hang onto some of that tasty fat.
- Step 3 - Whip Up the Gravy
- Dust your cooked sausage with flour let it cook briefly then pour in milk gradually while stirring until thick and velvety add seasoning to taste.
- Step 4 - Bring It All Together
- Break open those hot biscuits spoon that luscious gravy over top add parsley for a touch of green if you want.
Ways to Switch Things Up
Try hot Italian sausage when you want more zip or swap in turkey sausage to cut calories. Regular ground beef works in a pinch too. A dash of garlic powder makes everything pop and you can even go with plant-based sausage alternatives if meat isn't your thing.
What Goes Well Alongside
We balance this hearty dish with something light like sliced strawberries oranges or chunks of watermelon. A cold fruit smoothie cuts through the richness nicely or go full breakfast mode with a side of crispy potato hash. This gravy makes anything taste better.
Storing Leftovers
Keep your gravy and biscuits in different containers in the fridge. When hunger strikes heat the gravy in a pan on low adding a little milk to loosen it up. Warm those biscuits in the toaster oven to get their edges crispy again.
Quick Answers
Which sausage tastes best? Most folks love breakfast style but experiment freely. Can I make it gluten free? Sure just use cornstarch and GF biscuits. Want a meatless version? Plant-based sausage substitutes work surprisingly well. Gravy not smooth? Take your time adding milk and stir constantly those lumps will disappear.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → What biscuits work best?
- Both homemade or ready-made like Bisquik or prepackaged dough work great. Flaky biscuits are ideal for this dish.
- → Why stick with whole milk?
- It gives the gravy a richer flavor and creamy texture, unlike lower-fat milk.
- → Should I save the sausage drippings?
- Yes, the leftover grease adds a lot of flavor to the gravy.
- → How do I make it spicier?
- Toss in some red pepper flakes or cayenne to give it a kick.
- → What flour does the job?
- Wondra is fantastic, but standard all-purpose flour will do just fine.