🥧 Sausage, Rich Gravy, and Biscuit Pie
Imagine flaky golden biscuits nestled atop creamy sausage gravy — it’s everything you love about a southern breakfast baked into one pie dish!
🧾 Ingredients:
For the Sausage Gravy:
1 lb ground pork sausage (mild or spicy, your choice)
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk (whole milk recommended for richness)
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
¼ tsp onion powder (optional)
For the Biscuit Topping:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
¾ cup buttermilk (or substitute with ¾ cup milk + 1 tsp vinegar, let sit for 5 mins)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the Sausage Gravy:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and crumbled (about 7–10 minutes).
Do not drain the fat unless there’s excess (you’ll need some to mix with the flour).
Sprinkle the flour over the sausage and stir to coat evenly. Cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens into a creamy gravy (about 5 minutes).
Season with salt, pepper, and optional seasonings. Remove from heat.
2. Make the Biscuit Dough:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the buttermilk just until a dough forms — don’t overmix.
On a floured surface, gently knead and pat dough into a ½-inch thickness. Cut into 2.5–3 inch rounds using a biscuit cutter or glass.
3. Assemble the Pie:
Pour the sausage gravy into a greased 9-inch pie dish or small casserole dish.
Arrange biscuit rounds over the top of the gravy, covering as much of the surface as possible.
4. Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
5. Serve:
Serve warm, optionally brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with chopped parsley or thyme.
🍽 Servings:
4–6 generous portions
📝 Tips & Notes:
Make it cheesy: Add ½ cup shredded cheddar to the gravy for an extra indulgent twist.
Use store-bought biscuit dough if you’re short on time.
Spice it up: Add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes for heat.