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Sausage Gravy & Biscuits

Cultural Context

Sausage gravy and biscuits is a classic Southern dish with roots in American comfort food. It originated as a hearty breakfast for working-class families, utilizing simple ingredients to create a filling meal. Today, it’s a beloved staple across the United States, often served in diners and at brunch gatherings, showcasing the rich culinary traditions of the South.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups biscuits
1 lb breakfast sausage
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup cream
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

breakfast sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for cooking.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

1

Arrive at Maple Street Biscuit Company in Savannah, Georgia.

2

Order the risky biscuit with sausage gravy, a squawking goat, and a cowboy.

3

Receive the biscuits and gravy, noting the dark brown gravy and the biscuit's scone-like appearance.

4

Taste the biscuit and gravy, commenting on its flavor, buttery texture, and the presence of sausage meat.

5

Discuss the experience of eating the biscuit and gravy, describing it as a warm, comforting food hug.

6

Try the cowboy dish, which includes a fried egg, candied bacon, and country fried steak.

7

Cut the country fried steak in half and taste it, noting its saltiness and greasiness.

8

Comment on the seasoning of the batter on the steak, expressing surprise at its flavor.

9

Discuss the differences between English biscuits and Southern biscuits, emphasizing their distinct qualities.

10

Taste the goat's cheese and fried chicken biscuit, noting the unique seasoning and juiciness of the chicken.

11

Reflect on the comfort food aspect of Southern biscuits and gravy, comparing it to English tea and biscuits.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

large skilletwhiskbaking sheetmixing bowl

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Biscuits and GravySouthern Biscuits and Gravy

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