Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Biscuits & Gravy

I'm a California girl who married a cowboy.
(Anyone born in the midwest is a cowboy to me!) So naturally, my husband was horrified when I had no idea what biscuits & gravy was. I remember the first time he made them for me. I was more scared that he didn't use measuring cups than I was trying it. Although I liked it, I'm a purist in the kitchen and that means I like to "measure" ! I knew I had quite a task ahead of me...to find the best biscuits & gravy recipe out there. This is the recipe we use now, and although I hate to admit it, this recipe is sooooo good and comforting and perfect for cold winter weekend mornings ! A definite 'boys' breakfast !


Sausage Gravy {adapted from Southern Living, March, 2003}

16 ounces pork sausage ( I use Jimmy Dean "Sage")
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 2/3 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain fat from skillet.

Add flour, milk, salt and pepper to large bowl. Whisk until well blended.. Add milk mixture to skillet with sausage and simmer until thickened, takes about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve over biscuits. I use the frozen Pillsbury Grands biscuits in Buttermilk or Southern Style.

Yield: Makes 4 cups

Note: This is the recipe doubled so I can use the whole pound of sausage.

If you don't need to feed six or more, then cut the recipe in half.

It's DIY Day over at a soft place to land. & Tuesdays at the Table & Foodie Friday !

30 comments:

Liz said...

Yum! I love biscuits and gravy. Thanks for posting the recipe.

Sue McPeak said...

Biscuits and Gravy....My favorite breakfast and sometimes dinner that my Mama made! Your title captured my attention this morning, so I had to come and have a plate...I use the GRANDS, too! Being a Girl Raised In Texas with a Cowboy Dad and Iowa Farm Mom, we had lots of meals that reflected both parts of the USA. I blogged about 'Mama's Kitchen' last month. Here's the link if you'd like to read it...
http://collectintexasgal.blogspot.com/2009/09/mamas-kitchen-and-red-gingham-curtains.html

GwendolynKay said...

Thanks for coming by and leaving the nice comment. Did you see I am having a give away? Come back and check it out:)
Blessings!
Gwen

Rita said...

I live in northern Ontario; altough I've heard and read about "Biscuits and Gravy" I have never tasted this. Your description
and pictures assure me that my husband would love this so...I plan to surprise him with this soon on a cold weekend morning. Now, your hot chocolates really look divine; I can almost taste it; thank you so much for sharing.
Rita

Jessi said...

YUMMY! Your the best ever :) I have been meaning to look for a biscuits and gravy recipe now for a few months as it reminds me of eating breakfast with my grandfather who passed away 5 years ago. It's a great thing I'm going shopping later today so I can pick up a few things I need! Thanks again :)

LuLu said...

why have you never made me this when i vacationed at your home?
xo,
LuLu

Unknown said...

We are HUGE biscuits and gravy fans here. Foodie son (age 16) is making a big batch this weekend for a men's prayer breakfast at church. Of course, I won't let him take off without me getting my fill first, lol.

Thanks for sharing!

Blessings!
Gail

{oc cottage} said...

Be still my heart!!!! I can never get enough biscuits & gravy!!! This recipe is sure going to get a try out!!! thx!!!


m ^..^

June said...

Oh, my. Gravy was the first thing I learned to cook (not counting baked goods). I do wish I'd had this recipe. It seems so much less stressful than the flour whisked into the butter and the milk in a slow stream and...

Thanks!

Kerrie said...

Seeing those boots brought back memories. My hubby bought my first pair of Acme boots when we were dating. I loved them and only gave them up after about 20 yrs! Everything looks yummy! Thanks for your comments about HOME! Kerrie

Heather Henderson said...

yummy!! i love biscuits and gravy:)

Simple Daisy said...

My husband loves biscuits and gravy! Me...not so much!!
Love the boots photographs:)

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

I'm no cowboy but I loooooooove biscuits and gravy! I've never tried making it though. I think it's time!

Reeni said...

This looks absolutely delicious! I love biscuits and gravy!

Cole said...

I miss my grandma making biscuits and gravy! Your recipe sounds fabulous. Thanks for sharing!

Kelly@TearingUpHouses said...

I love biscuits and gravy! Thanks for the recipe.

Kelly

Jessi said...

just wanted to stop by again today. My husband and I both LOVED this recipe this morning! It was a major hit. Thanks again

Queen B. said...

Jessi -
Thank you soooooooo much for letting me know that you tried it!!!!!!
I appreciate it more than you know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joyce said...

I have not eaten this in years and now I have to make this because it will be on my mind all week:)
Joyce

Karen at Nittany Inspirations said...

I came over to check out your biscuits and gravy. This is my favorite breakfast. However, you little dog sidetracked me and I went to her blog. I had never heard of cotons. I have a Bichon Frise and think all little white dogs are just the sweetest thing ever.

Mary Bergfeld said...

Believe it or not, I've never had biscuits and gravy. Now I have a recipe I have no excuse not to try them.

Sherri said...

Now you have me wanting biscuits and gravy! I 'cheat' and use this mix gravy that really TASTES homemade! I might just have to try yours as I have all the 'fixins'. ;-)

My Slice of Heaven said...

I love biscuits and gravy. Can't wait to try yours, maybe this weekend for breakfast!

Sue said...

Well, I was born (and live) in the Midwest, but I never thought of myself as a cowgirl:) I don't often make biscuits and gravy...it is too good and too fattening. I think there is an art to it. Mine turns out just okay...yours looks much better. Sue

CC said...

Today has been my first visit to your blog and through reading down,I just love it. I've signed up to become a follower... I love your recipe for sausage and gravy. I live in Texas so I've married a cowboy and raised 2 more,so biscuits and sausage gravy has been in my family for years..but I will try your recipe.It sounds wonderful. I hope you come visit me..I will be back to visit with you..

karen said...

May I link your post on my website? I loved this recipe. I do make biscuits and gravy, but it was more like, add milk and flour until it looks right. So no surprise it didn't always taste right. Anyway, I was just going to talk about my misadventures and then leave a link to your recipe
http://karens-kitchen.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

Be-autiful! Biscuits and gravy are a tradition on Christmas mornings now at my house. I love them up!

Queen B. said...

Karen,
of course! I'm so HAPPY it turned out for you !

Kathy Walker said...

I have never mastered biscuits and gravy...strange, it cannot be that difficult but the flavor must be "just so". Like you I am a measurin'gal.

I will give yours a try!

Heather Henderson said...

i made this for dinner last night and my husband and i loved it! thanks for the great recipe.

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