Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTop NotchSouthern Skillet Recipe

Southern Skillet Recipe

Inspired by Top Notch
Time40m
Serves4

Country fried steak and sautéed onions covered with sausage gravy and Swiss cheese.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Country Fried Steak

    Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Dredge each steak in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with bread crumbs.

  2. 2

    Fry the Steaks

    In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry the breaded steaks until golden brown on both sides, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  3. 3

    Sauté Onions

    In the same skillet, remove excess oil leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add sliced onions and sauté until they are translucent and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Make the Sausage Gravy

    Add the breakfast sausage to the skillet with the onions. Cook until browned. Sprinkle flour over the sausage and stir to combine. Gradually add milk while stirring continuously until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Dish

    Place the fried steaks on a serving platter. Pour the sausage gravy over the steaks and top with shredded Swiss cheese. Allow the cheese to melt slightly before serving.

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