Saturday, July 31, 2010

Sausage Gravy on Biscuits


My brother Grant was telling me a while back that he had sausage gravy on biscuits and that they were "mighty fine groceries."  I had seen recipes around for this but never had it, thinking it was a little too hearty for our tastes, but curiosity and an extra large hunger pang this morning lead me to trying this.  Now I regret all those missed opportunities, but am heartened (can one be "heart"-ened by a sausage gravy breakfast, I wonder?) to know that we'll be enjoying this again.  Ole Sweetie-Pi loved it!

Sausage Gravy on Biscuits
(Cooking from Quilt Country by Marcia Adams)

1 pound bulk sausage, as lean as possible
2 tablespoons finely minced onion
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 quart milk
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
Dash of Tobasco

Baking powder biscuits, recipe of your choice

Break up the sausage into a large saucepan and saute over medium-low heat.  Do not allow the meat to brown or to get crisp.  When the sausage is about three-quarters cooked, add the onion, and cook until the onion is transparent.

Drain of all but 2 tablespoons of the meat drippings (you don't have to be too precise about this). Stir in the flour with a whisk and cover over medium-low heat for about 6 to 7 minutes, or until the flour turns golden and bubbles up.

Pour in the milk all at once and add the seasonings.  Cook and whisk until the mixture thickens (about 5 minutes or so). Taste for salt and pepper and re-season of necessary.   Split open a nice hot biscuit and top with sausage gravy.

22 comments:

  1. Kady, my children love sausage biscuts with gravy. However, not because I ever made it for them - it was not something I have ever made - but because when they go to camp their grandfather has made it for them! I should surprise them sometime and make this for them!

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  2. This meal is certainly for when you need a real pick-me-up at breakfast. And it's definitely ideal for brunch! Total comfort food!

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  3. we adore sausage gravy and biscuits-I've been eating it forever, but not real often.It's a stick to your ribs type meal, and I don't need anymore sticking to my ribs, if you know what I mean! :)
    Yours looks perfect Katy! We especially enjoy it for dinner, as my family loves having "breakfast" for the evening meal every so often.

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  4. Oooo total southern comfort breakfast! Time to rustle this up for weekend breakfast again! My daughters and I luv your blog. Check us out - we included you on a post about blogs we recently discovered and want to recommend! Thanx for a great blog!

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  5. It's been ages since I had biscuits and gravy! they dont sell bulk pork sausage here : ( I will have to use beef I guess!

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  6. Thank you for bringing back some great childhood memories.I remember waking up to the smell of Grandma cooking.Always busy fluttering around the kitchen humming her favorite church hymn and cooking up her big hearty,southern breakfast as my Grandad and I waited in anticipation.It always consisted of homemade biscuits and gravy made from sausage,country ham,bacon,or yes even ground beef( whatever she happened to have at the moment).Also served fried eggs(ewwww)and fried potatoes.Sliced fresh tomatoes and butter was placed on a hot biscuit(yummy) and of course that wonderful jelly she made.I sure miss my Grandma.

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  7. This sounds so wonderfully southern. I never think to make these but sure can scraf them down while out. Comfort food at its best!

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  8. That is some fine eatin' right there...my hubby would love it if I fixed this every morning!

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  9. Oh, my husband LOVES biscuits and gravy! We get it at Bob Evans restaurant here in Ohio, and I also make it for him sometimes. We never had this at home when I was growing up, but my MIL makes it, and I learned how from her. She is still an amazing cook, at 93!

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  10. I know it shouldn't be, but this is MY kind of comfort food for sure. I'd love to sit at your table.

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  11. This looks and sounds like a real treat for the weekend!

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  12. Katy, my husband would do cartwheels if I made this for him for breakfast! One of his favorites!

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  13. This is my husband's favorite kind of breakfast. I'll have to keep this recipe for his next birthday. :)

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  14. Katy, This used to be my husband's favorite breakfast. We have had to cut back a little lately due to health issues, but he still loves them. I've missed you!

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  15. This recipe made me immediately think of my dad. This is one of his favorite breakfasts. He would tell you "Now, this is food for your soul" Funny, that is closely resembles the name of your blog too.

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  16. yay! you're accepting comments, i was hoping you were! this would make my husband so happy. he LOVES biscuits and gravy nad these look DELISH!

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  17. My husband loves this and I always pass this up when it’s on the menu, too many calories I say. Than I order waffles with whipped cream. Who am I kidding!
    Mimi

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  18. My kids REALLY enjoy sausage gravy and biscuits but your recipe looks kicked up...gonna have to give it a try!
    ~ingrid

    Btw, hope all is well with the recipe search! :)

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  19. My dad always loved his biscuits and gravy when I was a kid. My mom was a gravy makin' pro too! Yum! What a great comfort meal!

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  20. I love this stuff! Love the pics too. I haven't made this in so long it's time to bring it back onto the table. Thanks Katy!

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  21. You go Katy! Both of those appetizers look great! I'm bookmarking them to try for the upcoming holiday gatherings. A nice change from the sweets I normally bring.

    You really did a lovely job and should be proud of yourself for pulling it off so flawlessly. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of what you made.

    Oh, and thanks for the shout! I tried commenting last night but blogger wouldn't cooperate.
    ~ingrid

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  22. Okay, I'm a dummy! See I just commented on the wrong post.... :(

    That's what I get for trying to comment while I'm at work and am supposed to be working! Sorry, Katy!
    ~ingrid

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