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Biscuits and Gravy

Cultural Context

Biscuits and gravy is a traditional Southern American dish, often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast. It combines flaky biscuits with a creamy sausage gravy, embodying comfort food that is both filling and flavorful. The dish has roots in the working-class cuisine of the 19th century, where it provided a cheap and satisfying meal. Today, it remains popular across the United States, especially in diners and breakfast spots.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups flour
2 lbs ground sausage
2 sticks butter
milk
chicken bouillon
onion powder
black pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
6 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
buttermilk

biscuits

🥗Healthier: whole grain biscuits

💰Cheaper: homemade biscuits

Whole grain biscuits are more nutritious, while homemade options can be more budget-friendly.

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: skim milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while skim milk is a budget-friendly option.

1

Cook 2 lbs of ground sausage in a skillet until browned.

2

Remove the sausage from the skillet and add 2 sticks of butter to the same pan to melt.

3

Once melted, add flour to the butter to create a roux, cooking until blonde.

4

Gradually add milk while stirring to avoid clumps, until the mixture thickens.

5

Season the gravy with chicken bouillon, onion powder, and black pepper to taste.

6

Prepare biscuits by mixing 4 cups of flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 6 teaspoons of baking powder, and 2 teaspoons of salt in a bowl.

7

Cut in 2 sticks of butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.

8

Stir in buttermilk until the dough leaves the sides of the bowl.

9

Knead the dough gently and roll it out to about 1 inch thick before cutting into biscuits.

10

Bake the biscuits according to the recipe instructions.

Cooking Techniques

bakingsautéing

Equipment Needed

skilletmixing bowlpastry blender

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Dietary

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Sausage Gravy with Biscuits

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