Sausage, Gravy, and Biscuit Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
- For the Sausage Gravy:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a bit of heat
- For the Biscuit Topping:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Sausage Gravy:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir to combine. Cook for about 1-2 minutes to get rid of the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Biscuit Topping:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the buttermilk and stir just until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
- Assemble the Pie:
- Pour the sausage gravy into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the top of the gravy, covering as much of the surface as possible. It’s okay if there are gaps; the biscuits will expand as they bake.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve:
- Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your hearty and comforting sausage, gravy, and biscuit pie!
Feel free to customize the recipe with additional ingredients like shredded cheese, chopped herbs, or sautéed vegetables mixed into the sausage gravy for extra flavor and texture.
