Description
Hearty Southern comfort shines in this sausage gravy biscuit pie, blending flaky layers with rich, creamy gravy. Comfort meets culinary creativity, promising a satisfying meal that draws hungry diners to savor each indulgent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuits (or homemade biscuit dough)
- 2 cups whole milk
gravy and seasoning ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- Salt to taste
garnish:
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to a toasty 375°F, preparing a 9-inch pie vessel with a delicate coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Transform the sausage in a spacious skillet, sizzling and breaking it into delectable crumbles over medium heat until achieving a rich, golden-brown complexion. Extract the meat using a perforated utensil, reserving the flavorful drippings within the pan.
- Introduce butter to the existing pan drippings, allowing it to melt and merge. Dust with flour, creating a silky roux by stirring and cooking for approximately two minutes, developing a nutty essence.
- Gradually cascade milk into the roux, whisking diligently to eliminate potential lumps. Enhance with aromatic garlic powder, onion powder, freshly cracked black pepper, and a judicious sprinkle of salt.
- Continue stirring the mixture, watching it evolve and thicken into a luxurious, creamy consistency over 3-5 minutes. Reunite the cooked sausage with the gravy, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Transfer the sumptuous sausage gravy into the prepared pie dish, ensuring an uniform layer across the surface.
- Carefully drape biscuit dough atop the gravy, allowing gentle overlapping to create a rustic, inviting appearance.
- Slide the assembled pie into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 20-25 minutes until the biscuit crown turns a glorious golden hue.
- Allow the pie to rest momentarily after removing from the oven, then serve while warmth still emanates. Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant touch.
Notes
- Customize sausage type by selecting spicy, mild, or plant-based alternatives for different flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Control gravy thickness by adjusting milk quantity and whisking consistently to prevent lumpy textures.
- Enhance biscuit topping with grated cheese or herbs like thyme and rosemary for added depth and complexity.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days, reheating gently to maintain original moisture and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg