Country Biscuits and Gravy – Although the recipe is Biscuits and Gravy it really is a recipe for Country Sausage Gravy.
The history of the dish is debated, with some believing that it originated during the Revolutionary War while others trace the dish to Southern Appalachian lumber mills in the 1800s, hence the name sawmill gravy. Its readily available ingredients and hearty nature made it an affordable staple for the low-income working class.
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Country Biscuits and Gravy
Although the recipe is Biscuits and Gravy it really is a recipe for Country Gravy. I recommend using Bisquick for your Biscuits. Simply follow the instructions on the box and bake while you making this delicious gravy.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 340kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage ground Prefer Jimmy Deans
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 cups Milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- cayenne pepper option if you like hot
Instructions
- In frying pan cook sausage until brown over medium heat. Remove sausage from pan an drain and pat dry to remove as much oil as possible.
- Return the sausage to the pan and add flour stir to coat the sausage. Then add milk slowly cooking over medium heat. Cook and add milk until you reach the desired thickness.
- Add salt, pepper and cayenne to taste,
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.8g | Protein: 9.8g | Fat: 18.7g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 718mg
