Description
Hearty Southern sausage, gravy, and biscuit pie brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Flaky layers of buttery biscuits embrace savory sausage and creamy gravy, creating a classic comfort dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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main ingredients:
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
gravy ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
additional ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9-inch pie dish with a light coating of vegetable oil.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbly pieces until fully cooked and no pink remains, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the sausage from the skillet, leaving behind the rendered fat, and set the meat aside.
- Create the gravy by whisking flour into the sausage drippings, cooking for 2-3 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour in whole milk, continuously whisking to prevent lumps, and simmer until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
- Season the gravy with black pepper and salt, then fold in the cooked sausage and remove from heat.
- For the biscuit crust, combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a mixing bowl.
- Cut cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in buttermilk and gently mix until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
- Divide the dough, using approximately two-thirds for the bottom crust and one-third for the top.
- Roll out the bottom crust and carefully transfer it into the prepared pie dish, pressing to cover the bottom and sides.
- Pour the sausage gravy mixture evenly over the bottom crust.
- Roll out the remaining dough and create a top crust, cutting small vents for steam release.
- Whisk the egg and brush it over the top crust for a golden finish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Allow the pie to cool for 10 minutes before serving to let the filling set.
Notes
- Swap ground sausage with turkey or plant-based alternatives for a lighter, healthier version that maintains rich flavor profiles.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like sharp cheddar or smoked gouda mixed into the gravy for extra depth and complexity.
- Use gluten-free flour and baking mix to transform this recipe into a celiac-friendly comfort dish without sacrificing traditional taste.
- Create smaller individual pot pies by dividing the mixture into ramekins for personalized serving options that are perfect for meal prep or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 508
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 697 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 106 mg