Crispy Bacon Sausage Gravy Chaos Biscuits
Crispy Bacon Sausage Gravy Chaos Biscuits combine flaky, golden-brown biscuits with rich, creamy sausage gravy and crispy bacon for a classic Southern breakfast favorite that’s hearty and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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Biscuit Dough
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Sausage Gravy
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
- 2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Toppings
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F to prepare for baking the biscuits.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt thoroughly.
- Cut in Butter: Incorporate the cold, cubed unsalted butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Buttermilk: Gently stir in the buttermilk just until the dough comes together, avoiding overmixing.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently to combine.
- Shape Biscuits: Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick circle and cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter or glass.
- Bake Biscuits: Arrange biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cook Sausage: While biscuits bake, cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons behind.
- Make Gravy: Sprinkle 1/4 cup flour over the remaining fat in the skillet and whisk for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- Add Milk: Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps, then simmer until the gravy thickens.
- Finish Gravy: Stir in the cooked sausage, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble and Serve: Split the baked biscuits in half, spoon warm sausage gravy over each, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon for the perfect finishing touch.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute different types of sausage to customize the flavor profile.
- Add shredded cheese or herbs like chives or thyme into the biscuit dough for extra flavor.
- For spicier gravy, increase the cayenne pepper or add hot sauce.
- Use a cast iron skillet for cooking the sausage for better flavor development.