{"id":296542,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T00:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/biscuits-with-turkey-sausage-gravy\/"},"modified":"2024-08-19T17:07:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T22:07:17","slug":"biscuits-with-turkey-sausage-gravy","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/biscuits-with-turkey-sausage-gravy\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Biscuits and Gravy"},"content":{"rendered":"
Nothing beats a comfort food classic<\/a> like easy biscuits and gravy, especially when it’s a breeze to prepare, thanks to a canned-ingredient shortcut. In this recipe, we’re taking a Southern favorite<\/a> and giving it a makeover by trading traditional sausage for either pork sausage or leaner, healthier turkey sausage. We’re also cutting down on prep time without sacrificing flavor.<\/p>\n Perfect for a hearty breakfast, cozy weekend brunch or holiday get-together with the family, this biscuit, sausage and gravy dish proves that the most indulgent dishes can still be delicious\u2014even if they’re a tad healthier.<\/p>\n Bake the biscuits according to the package directions.<\/p>\n Crumble the sausage into a large saucepan and cook it over medium heat until it’s browned all over and no longer pink. Drain the sausage, then transfer it to a bowl tented with tinfoil to keep it warm.<\/p>\n In the same saucepan, melt the butter, then stir in the flour, mustard, salt and pepper until the gravy starts to become smooth and thick. Gradually add the milk and Worcestershire sauce, then bring everything to a boil, cooking and stirring for two minutes or until the gravy has thickened.<\/p>\n Add the sausage back to the pan and heat through. Place two biscuits on each serving plate, and top them with the sausage and gravy.<\/p>\n If you didn’t end up using all the biscuits you made for breakfast, don’t toss them! Simply store the extras in a sealed airtight container or zip-top bag in the fridge, and place any remaining gravy in a separate container so the biscuits don’t get soggy. Pro tip: Remove all the extra air if you’re going the bag route. The biscuits will stay fresher without moisture reaching them.<\/p>\n They can last up to a week in the fridge, or up to three months in the freezer.<\/p>\n Slowly heat the gravy in a saucepan over medium-high heat until cooked through, two to four minutes. To reheat day-old biscuits, wrap them in damp paper towels and pop them in the microwave for 60 seconds to breathe new life back into them. Then top the biscuits with warm gravy and dive in.<\/p>\n Knowing how to make gravy for biscuits is simple enough\u2014the only seasonings used are salt and pepper\u2014so feel free to get creative by adding others. Try flavored salts, garlic powder or cayenne.<\/p>\n Once they’re cooked, transfer the biscuits to a covered container and place them in the microwave, or in a warmer drawer in the oven, so they don’t turn cold before you’re ready to use them.<\/p>\n Eggs any way you like them are great with biscuits and gravy, especially scrambled or fried. You can also add extra protein and serve them alongside steak, fried chicken<\/a> or crispy bacon strips. In keeping with the Southern theme of this recipe, fried green tomatoes<\/a> or cheesy grits<\/a> would also be delicious.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Discover the secret to easy biscuits and gravy with our shortcut recipe using fluffy canned biscuits, lean turkey sausage and a silky-smooth gravy. 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Step 1: Bake the biscuits<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Cook the sausage<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Make the gravy<\/h3>\n
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Step 4: Finish the gravy, plate the biscuits<\/h3>\n
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Easy Biscuits and Gravy Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Easy Biscuits and Gravy<\/h2>\n
How long do cooked biscuits last?<\/h3>\n
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Easy Biscuits and Gravy Tips<\/h2>\n
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