Nothing says home like a big plate of Easy Biscuits and Gravy waiting for you on a slow Sunday morning. There is something about the smell of black pepper and browning sausage that just makes a house feel right. This is my personal “cheat code” recipe for those mornings when I want a massive, soul-warming meal but don’t want to spend an hour hovering over a hot stove. By using the pre-cooked crumbles, we skip the grease-splattering mess of browning bulk meat, but we still get that deep, savory gravy that sticks to your ribs. It’s thick, creamy, and exactly what a weekend morning needs.
Easy Biscuits And Gravy
What You’ll Need for this Easy Biscuits And Gravy
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1 (16 oz) can of those jumbo, flaky buttermilk biscuits
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1 (9.6 oz) bag Jimmy Dean® Original Hearty Pork Sausage Crumbles
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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2 ½ cups whole milk (trust me, whole milk makes it creamier!)
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A good pinch of sea salt and plenty of freshly cracked black pepper
Sausage Crumbles
Buttermilk biscuits
All-purpose flour
How I Make It
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Get the Oven Going: Pop those biscuits in the oven according to the tube. I usually pull mine out just as the tops turn that perfect golden-brown.
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Sizzle the Sausage: While the oven does the work, toss your sausage crumbles into a big skillet over medium-high heat. Let them dance around for about 3 minutes until they’re hot and start smelling amazing.
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Build the Base: Sprinkle the flour right over the meat. Stir it constantly for a minute—you want the flour to soak up the juices and lose that “raw” taste before we add the liquid.
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The Slow Pour: This is the key to Easy Biscuits and Gravy. Slowly whisk in the milk. Keep it moving so you don’t get lumps! Let it simmer gently for about 5 or 6 minutes. It’ll thicken up into a beautiful, silky gravy right before your eyes.
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Season Heavily: Taste it first, then add your salt and a lot of black pepper. In my house, if you can’t see the pepper flecks, you haven’t added enough.
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The Reveal: Crack those hot biscuits open, ladle the gravy high, and serve it up. There’s nothing better than Easy Biscuits and Gravy when the gravy starts soaking into the warm bread.
Nutrition (Per Serving) about this Easy Biscuits And Gravy
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Calories: 310 kcal
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Fat: 18g
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Carbohydrates: 26g
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Protein: 11g
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Sodium: 840mg
The Game Plan
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Prep: 5 minutes
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Cook: 15 minutes
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Feeds: 8 hungry people
FAQ
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Consistency: If the gravy gets too thick while you’re waiting for the biscuits, just splash in a tiny bit more milk to loosen it up.
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Leftovers: This stays great in the fridge. Just reheat it on the low setting on the stove the next morning for a “Round 2” breakfast. It’s hard to beat Easy Biscuits and Gravy twice in one weekend.
Source: www.allrecipes.com
