Southern Biscuits and Cream Gravy Recipe

Name: Southern Biscuits and Cream Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 cup shortening; 2/3 to 3/4 cup milk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; bacon grease; 1/2 to 3/4 cup flour; 1 tsp. rubbed sage; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. pepper; 1/2 gal. milk; 1 lb. cooked and crumbled ground beef; 1 lb. cooked and crumbled ground sausage; 1 jar dried beef; cooked and crumbled bacon; browned chopped bologna; diced cooked chicken; diced cooked turkey; hard boiled eggs, sliced

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 to 3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
bacon grease
1/2 to 3/4 cup flour
1 tsp. rubbed sage
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 gal. milk
1 lb. cooked and crumbled ground beef
1 lb. cooked and crumbled ground sausage
1 jar dried beef
cooked and crumbled bacon
browned chopped bologna
diced cooked chicken
diced cooked turkey
hard boiled eggs, sliced

1
Biscuits: Mix flour, baking powder and salt together; cut in shortening; add milk.
2
Stir only until moistened.
3
Turn out onto floured board and knead about 12 times.
4
Pat out dough and cut out biscuits.
5
Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
6
Bake 450F until golden brown.
7
Gravy: Heat oil in deep skillet.
8
Stir in enough flour to make a thick paste (I use a wooden spoon).
9
Add milk quickly.
10
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly.
11
Stirring is necessary to avoid lumping.
12
If lumps do form you can remove them with a slotted spoon.
13
Stir constantly, being careful to cover entire skillet until gravy thickens to the desired consistency.
14
Season at any time during the cooking providing you don't stop stirring.
15
Gravy Variations: Add meat or eggs (these must be prepared prior to starting your gravy) during the last minutes of cooking.

901

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 3 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Southern Biscuits and Cream Gravy falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Southern Biscuits and Cream Gravy

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions