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These down-home Southern Biscuits and Gravy always bring comfort to our family breakfast. Whenever I whip this up, I'm reminded of those lazy Sundays in my grandma's cozy kitchen. There's nothing quite like fresh, buttery biscuits drowning in smooth, savory sausage gravy – it's basically breakfast heaven.
Why You'll Love This Breakfast Classic
What makes me happy about this dish is how basic pantry stuff turns into something so darn tasty. The way those warm biscuits drink up all that yummy gravy is something else. You can kick up the heat or keep it mild, and it comes together fast enough for weekend mornings or those nights when breakfast sounds better than dinner.
Biscuits and Gravy Essentials
- Biscuits: Making your own is fantastic but let's be real, the tubes from the store work perfectly when you're in a hurry.
- Ground Sausage: I usually grab Jimmy Dean but any type of breakfast sausage will do the trick.
- All-Purpose Flour: This gives your gravy body and thickness, and Wondra flour makes it even creamier.
- Whole Milk: The key to that rich, velvety texture everyone loves.
- Kosher Salt and Black Pepper: Simple seasonings that bring everything together.
- Cayenne Pepper or Red Pepper Flakes: Just a tiny bit adds some nice heat if that's your thing.
- Optional Garnishes: A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds color and freshness.
How To Make It Happen
- Step 1 - Prepare the Biscuits
- Bake your favorite homemade biscuits or use store bought ones from the refrigerator section, both work great.
- Step 2 - Cook the Sausage
- Warm up your pan, break the sausage into small pieces and brown it completely, keeping some of that flavorful fat in the pan.
- Step 3 - Make the Gravy
- Dust the cooked meat with flour and stir for about a minute, then gradually pour in milk while stirring until you've got thick, luscious gravy, then add your seasonings.
- Step 4 - Serve the Dish
- Cut open those fluffy biscuits, pour generous amounts of gravy over them, and maybe add parsley on top for a touch of green.
Try These Tasty Swaps
You can switch things up with hot Italian sausage for extra flavor or go lighter with turkey sausage instead. Regular ground beef works surprisingly well too. Try adding a dash of garlic powder for depth, and yes, there are plant based alternatives that taste pretty good in this dish.
Foods That Go Well Together
We always serve this hearty meal with something fresh like sliced strawberries, orange segments or chunks of watermelon. A cold fruit smoothie cuts through the richness nicely, or you can go all out and add some golden brown hash browns on the side. This gravy makes everything taste better.
Storing Leftovers
Keep your gravy and biscuits in different containers in the fridge. When hunger strikes again, heat the gravy slowly on low heat, adding a little milk to loosen it up. Warm those biscuits in a toaster oven to get them crispy again.
Quick Answers
What's the best sausage? Traditional breakfast sausage works great but feel free to experiment. Need it gluten free? Switch to cornstarch and grab some GF biscuits. Making it vegetarian? Meatless sausage crumbles can work wonders. Lumpy gravy? Don't panic, just keep stirring and pour the milk in slowly for smooth results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Which biscuits are the best to use?
- Go with homemade, pre-mixed like Bisquik, or ready-made dough. Layered, flaky ones are a top pick.
- → Why should I use whole milk?
- Using whole milk makes the gravy extra creamy and rich. Skim milk might result in something less smooth.
- → Do I need the sausage grease?
- Definitely save it! The grease boosts the flavor of your gravy.
- → Is it possible to make this spicy?
- Absolutely! Add some red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne to heat things up.
- → What’s the right flour to choose?
- Wondra is ideal, but all-purpose flour gets the job done too.