Biscuits & Sausage Gravy Recipe
House made biscuit topped with sausage gravy, poached eggs, and a side of skillet potatoes.
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Ingredients
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Biscuits
Sausage Gravy
Poached Eggs
Skillet Potatoes
Method
Biscuits
- 1
Prepare the Biscuit Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Cut in the Butter
Add the unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Milk
Pour in the milk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. The dough should be slightly sticky.
- 4
Shape the Biscuits
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently pat the dough to about 1-inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits.
- 5
Bake the Biscuits
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Sausage Gravy
- 6
Cook the Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook the breakfast sausage until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Make the Roux
Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir to combine. Cook for an additional minute.
- 8
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes.
- 9
Season the Gravy
Season with black pepper and salt to taste. Keep warm on low heat while preparing other components.
Poached Eggs
- 10
Prepare the Water
Fill a saucepan with water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add vinegar to the water.
- 11
Poach the Eggs
Crack each egg into a small bowl. Carefully slide each egg into the simmering water. Poach for 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
- 12
Skillet Potatoes
- 13
Prepare the Potatoes
Dice the russet potatoes into small cubes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
- 14
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