Another family favorite with roots in the South, stick-to-your-ribs biscuits and gravy. And I don’t mean that in a it-all-goes-to-your-hips way, although this down-home dish doesn’t fall in the health food category, a serving will take you through an active day of outdoor activities or long day of flying and battling airports. Biscuits and gravy is not something I cook up on weekday mornings, but rather a weekend brunch or a quick holiday breakfast when you want to spend time with company or opening presents rather than prepping in the kitchen.
On Memorial weekend I whipped up a batch using Pillsbury Grands Buttermilk Biscuits (usually I buy the reduced-calorie kind) and posted it on FaceBook. Based on the number of “Likes” and comments, I decided to share it on She’s Cookin’. After all, even though I avoid processed foods, spending hours preparing elaborate meals is not what we’re about – our mission is to promote cooking at home to connect with your family and friends, teach children about fresh food and cooking, and create memories – and this dish has done just that. I’ve been making it for 20+ years and its high on the request list and remembered fondly by my two bonus daughters who are now 30 and 32 years old!
Southern-style Biscuits and Gravy
A No-Recipe recipe | Serves 4
Prepare biscuits according to package directions. Or, for low sodium diets, I now have a Low Sodium Homemade Biscuit recipe!
Meanwhile, Take 1/2 pound (half a chub) of Jimmy Dean regular sausage and with your hands or a spoon add chunks of sausage to a skillet pre-heated over med-high heat. Use a cooking spoon to break up the pieces while the sausage is browning. Sprinkle with about 1-2 tablespoons of Wondra* flour, stirring to make a roux, add about 1 ½ cups of milk – I use 1% because that’s what we drink, but 2% or whole milk is fine and will make a thicker gravy. Continue to stir until milk reduces and mixture is thickened, adding more flour or milk as needed for desired consistency. Finish with a few grinds of pepper, serve over biscuit (s). Easily doubled for 6-8 people.
Enjoy đŸ™‚ Then, get moving to wear off some of those calories!
How perfect! Today is my husband’s 26th birthday, and this is his absolute favorite breakfast meal. Thank you for sharing!
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now were talking!!! down home biscuits and gravy…..I’m a southern boy in a northern state….sigh…cant get a decent biscuit if your life depended on it…
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Monet – Happy Birthday to your hubby – have a great weekend! Homemade biscuits aren’t hard to make – especially for an Ă¼ber baker like you đŸ˜‰
Chef Dennis – then you need to teach your students some good ole southern classics – starting with biscuits and gravy!
I love you!!! What a great recipe. ((huge smile on my face)) CANNOT wait to try it!
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My favorite breakfast! <3
Thirty and thirty two? Did you have your first daughter when you were ten?
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Kathleen – Thank you!! You sound like a biscuits and gravy girl from way back đŸ™‚
Chloe – I’ll make this for you whenever you’re home ♥
Kelly – LOL, they came with the husband!
This looks like this Sunday’s breakfast to me… đŸ™‚ Thanks!
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