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These Southern Biscuits and Gravy take me back to my childhood every single time. Whenever I whip this up, I can't help but think of those lazy Sundays in my grandma's warm kitchen. There's nothing quite like fluffy, buttery biscuits covered in thick, savory sausage gravy - it's basically comfort in a plate.
Why You'll Fall For This Dish
What I adore about this dish is how ordinary items from your pantry create something extraordinary. The way the soft biscuits drink up that hearty gravy is simply wonderful. You can kick up the heat or keep it mellow, and it's done so fast you'll have time to enjoy those slow mornings or even serve it for a quick dinner.
Ingredients for Biscuits and Gravy
- Biscuits: Making your own is fantastic but let's be real - store-bought tubes work wonderfully when you're rushed.
- Ground Sausage: I typically grab Jimmy Dean, though any type of breakfast sausage does the trick.
- All-Purpose Flour: This gives your gravy body - grab Wondra for the smoothest results.
- Whole Milk: The key to that velvety, rich texture we're after.
- Kosher Salt and Black Pepper: Just enough to make everything taste amazing.
- Cayenne Pepper or Red Pepper Flakes: Toss in a tiny bit for gentle heat if that's your thing.
- Optional Garnishes: A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a nice color pop.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1 - Prepare the Biscuits
- Bake your favorite biscuit recipe or simply use those handy refrigerated ones - we won't tell anyone.
- Step 2 - Cook the Sausage
- Warm up that skillet, break up the sausage into small chunks, and brown it thoroughly, keeping some of that flavorful fat in the pan.
- Step 3 - Make the Gravy
- Dust the flour over your browned meat, stir for about a minute, then gradually pour in milk while stirring until you get that perfect creamy texture, then add your seasonings.
- Step 4 - Serve the Dish
- Break open those hot biscuits, pour that dreamy gravy all over, and throw on some parsley if you want to get fancy.
Your Own Tasty Twists
You can try hot Italian sausage for some zing or switch to turkey sausage for a lighter meal. Ground beef makes a tasty substitute too. A dash of garlic powder works wonders, and there are even plant-based alternatives for those skipping meat.
Great Side Matches
We always serve something fresh alongside this hearty dish - maybe strawberries, orange slices or grapes. A cold fruit drink feels right, or go all-out with some golden potato hash. The contrast makes those biscuits and gravy taste even better.
Keeping It Fresh
Put any extras in different containers in your fridge. When hunger strikes again, warm the gravy on low heat, adding a bit of milk to loosen it up. Quickly heat those biscuits in your oven to bring back their crispness.
Common Questions
What's the best sausage? Most folks love breakfast sausage but feel free to experiment. Need it gluten free? Switch to cornstarch and grab some gluten-free biscuits. Making it vegetarian? Plant-based sausage substitutes work surprisingly well. Lumpy gravy? Just keep stirring and add milk bit by bit for smooth results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why bring meat to room temperature?
- Getting the meat to room temp before cooking makes sure it cooks evenly all the way through.
- → Why let meat rest after cooking?
- When you let the meat sit for 10-15 minutes, the juices spread back through the meat, making every bite juicy and tasty.
- → What are the best side dishes?
- Goes great with honey carrots, creamy mashed potatoes, roasted garlic potatoes, broccoli, or Brussels sprouts.
- → Is a probe thermometer necessary?
- You'll definitely need a probe thermometer to check the inside temp and get exactly the doneness you want.
- → Can I prepare this ahead?
- You can mix up the garlic herb butter early, but it's best to cook the roast right before you plan to eat it.