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Quick and Creamy Biscuits and Gravy Recipe for Breakfast

Quick and Creamy Biscuits and Gravy Recipe for Breakfast

Start your morning with fluffy homemade biscuits smothered in rich, creamy gravy. This classic Southern comfort breakfast is easy, quick, and perfect for beginners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For Biscuits:
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup cup milk (or as needed)
  • 1 tbsp Optional: sugar
For Gravy:
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 cup milk (room temperature)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tbp Optional: garlic powder or paprika
  • cup Optional: cooked ground beef or sausage

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Rolling pin
  • Biscuit cutter (or bottle lid)
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Biscuits:
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gradually add milk, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. Lightly flour the surface and roll out the dough to ~1/2 inch thickness.
  6. Cut biscuits with a biscuit cutter or bottle lid.
  7. Place on a baking sheet and bake 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
Gravy:
  1. Optional: Cook ground beef or sausage in a skillet; drain excess fat.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  3. Add flour, whisk constantly, and cook 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add cooked meat (optional) and season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
  6. Simmer for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally, until thickened.
  7. Serve hot over freshly baked biscuits.

Notes

Tips

 
  • Whisk gravy constantly to avoid lumps.
  • Use cold butter for flakier biscuits.
  • Taste gravy and adjust seasoning before serving.
  • Serve immediately for best texture.

Storage and Reheating

 
  • Biscuits: Airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; refrigerate up to 5 days; freeze up to 2 months.
  • Gravy: Reheat on low heat on stovetop, stirring frequently; thin with milk if too thick; avoid boiling.