Cheddar Herb Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
This hearty Southern-inspired comfort dish combines flaky cheddar herb biscuits with rich, peppery sausage gravy. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a soul-warming dinner, this recipe delivers classic flavors with a savory twist.
Ingredients
- For the Sausage Gravy:
- - 16 ounces ground sausage
- - ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- - 3 cups whole milk
- - ½ teaspoon black pepper
- - ¼ teaspoon salt
- - ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- For the Biscuits:
- - 6 slices bacon diced
- - 4 cups all-purpose flour
- - 1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- - ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- - 4 teaspoons baking powder
- - 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- - 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- - 1 teaspoon baking soda
- - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- - ¾ cup unsalted butter frozen
- - 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
Instructions
- In a sauté pan over medium heat, cook ground sausage until browned. Sprinkle in flour, stir, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, then add pepper, salt, and thyme. Simmer until thickened (about 3–4 minutes). Set aside.
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cheese, parsley, baking powder, pepper, salt, baking soda, and garlic powder.
- Grate frozen butter into the dry mix, then stir in buttermilk and bacon until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead briefly, and roll to 1¼-inch thickness. Cut biscuits with a biscuit cutter.
- Place on a baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.
- Bake at 450°F for 14–17 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve biscuits topped with warm sausage gravy.
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