High Calorie Breakfast: Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Plate Recipe

Flaky biscuits drowning in peppery sausage gravy. This Southern high calorie breakfast is the kind of morning meal that makes getting up worth it.

Cook 45 min Difficulty NORMAL 610 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • all-purpose flour 2 cups
  • unsalted butter 6 tbsp
  • whole milk 1 cup
  • buttermilk 1 cup
  • baking powder 1 tbsp
  • pork breakfast sausage 12 oz
  • all-purpose flour (for gravy) 1 4 tbsp
  • whole milk (for gravy) 2 cups
Seasonings/Sauce
  • salt 1 tsp
  • black pepper 1 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 48 g 31%
Protein 19 g 12%
Fat 34 g 57%
Serving size 320g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 425°F. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

  2. 2

    Add cold unsalted butter and cut it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk and whole milk just until combined; do not overmix.

  3. 3

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat to 1-inch thickness, and cut out biscuits. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.

  4. 4

    While biscuits bake, cook pork sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up and browning thoroughly. Do not drain the fat.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle 4 tbsp all-purpose flour into the skillet. Stir and cook for 2 minutes, then slowly pour in 2 cups whole milk while stirring. Add black pepper. Simmer on medium-low, stirring, until thickened—about 5–7 minutes. Taste and adjust salt as needed.

  6. 6

    Split warm biscuits, pour sausage gravy generously over, and serve immediately.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The defining ingredients are flaky biscuits made from all-purpose flour and rich buttermilk, paired with savory pork sausage for the gravy. Together, these deliver both the classic Southern flavor and satisfying texture.
Q. What makes the sausage gravy so flavorful?
The pork sausage brings spice and depth, while black pepper adds a mild heat. Cooking the sausage until browned without draining the fat creates a robust base, and slowly simmering with milk thickens the gravy and melds flavors.
Q. How do I prevent the biscuits from becoming tough?
Avoid overmixing the dough after adding the buttermilk and milk—gentle folding keeps biscuits tender. Patting the dough to about 1-inch thickness ensures optimal rise and texture, resulting in flaky biscuits.
Q. What is the calorie and macronutrient breakdown per serving?
Each serving provides approximately 610 kcal, 48g carbohydrates (31%), 19g protein (12%), and 34g fat (57%), making it a high calorie breakfast with a rich, satisfying profile.
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