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Smoked Sausage Gravy with Cheddar Biscuits
60% authentic · American
A flavorful twist on the classic, incorporating smoky sausage and sharp cheddar into the biscuits for an elevated breakfast experience.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour2 cups
- Baking powder1 tablespoon
- Salt1 teaspoon
- Cold unsalted butter1/2 cup (1 stick)
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/2 cup
- Buttermilk3/4 cup
- Smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille)1/2 pound
- All-purpose flour1/4 cup
- Milk2 cups
- Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- 2
Cut cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese.
- 3
Pour in buttermilk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 4
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it to about 3/4-inch thickness. Fold the dough in half and pat again. Repeat 2-3 times for flaky layers.
- 5
Cut out biscuits using a 2-inch round cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- 6
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 7
While biscuits bake, dice smoked sausage and cook in a large skillet over medium heat until lightly browned. Drain off excess fat.
- 8
Sprinkle 1/4 cup flour over the sausage and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- 9
Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens.
- 10
Season gravy with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 11
Split the baked cheddar biscuits and ladle smoked sausage gravy over them.
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