Jul 14 2026

Bear Hug Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

two fresh biscuits smothered in a generous helping of creamy sausage gravy served with two eggs any style, potato, and pork side

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Ingredients

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Biscuits

Sausage Gravy

Eggs

Potatoes

Pork Side

Method

Biscuits

  1. 1

    Prepare the Biscuit Dough

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  2. 2

    Mix in Milk

    Gradually stir in the milk until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.

  3. 3

    Shape the Biscuits

    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter or a glass.

  4. 4

    Bake the Biscuits

    Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Sausage Gravy

  1. 5

    Cook the Sausage

    In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 6

    Make the Roux

    Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.

  3. 7

    Add Milk and Seasoning

    Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens. Season with black pepper and salt. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, then remove from heat.

Eggs

  1. 8

    Cook the Eggs

    Prepare eggs any style (scrambled, fried, poached, etc.) according to your preference.

Potatoes

  1. 9

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash and dice the potatoes into small cubes. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 10

    Cook the Potatoes

    Add the diced potatoes to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy.

Pork Side

  1. 11

    Cook the Pork Side

    Cook the bacon or sausage links in a skillet over medium heat until crispy and browned. Drain on paper towels.

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