Biscuits and gravy

 Biscuits and Gravy

Biscuits and gravy is a classic comfort dish from the Southern United States. It’s especially popular for breakfast and brunch. The dish combines soft, flaky biscuits with a creamy, savory sausage gravy.

 What’s in it?

1. Biscuits

• Usually buttermilk biscuits

• Light, fluffy, and slightly buttery

• Split in half before serving

2. Sausage Gravy

• Ground pork sausage

• Flour

• Milk

• Black pepper

• Sometimes butter or drippings from the sausage

The gravy is thick, creamy, and poured generously over the warm biscuits.

 Simple Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 biscuits (store-bought or homemade)

• 250–300 g ground sausage

• 3 tbsp flour

• 2½ cups milk

• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bake the biscuits according to the package or recipe.

2. Cook the sausage in a pan over medium heat until browned.

3. Sprinkle the flour over the sausage and stir for about 1 minute.

4. Slowly add the milk while stirring to prevent lumps.

5. Simmer until the gravy thickens (about 5 minutes).

6. Add salt and lots of black pepper.

7. Split biscuits and pour the hot gravy on top.

 What it tastes like

• Rich and creamy

• Peppery and savory

• Soft biscuit + thick gravy texture

 Fun fact

Biscuits and gravy became popular in the American South in the late 1800s because it was a cheap, filling meal for workers.