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Biscuits on a plate with bacon gravy spooned over and a spoon next to it.

Southern Bacon Gravy for Biscuits


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Description

There is nothing more indulgent than biscuits and gravy for breakfast! Make a spin on the classic - made from reserved bacon grease, whole milk, cream, crispy bacon bits, and simple spices. This bacon gravy is smothered over homemade fluffy buttermilk biscuits for the ultimate down-home country breakfast. 


Ingredients

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  • 1 Pound Bacon
  • 1/4 Cup Reserved Grease
  • 1/4 Cup Flour
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 1/2 Cups Whole Milk
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 Teaspoon White Pepper 
  • 1 recipe for Buttermilk Biscuits

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and place on a paper towel to drain. Once cooled, crumble into small pieces. Reserve 1/4 cup of the bacon grease from the skillet.
  2. Reduce the heat to low and add the flour to the bacon grease in the skillet. Whisk continuously to combine the grease and flour, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes golden and smooth
  3. Slowly whisk in the whole milk and heavy cream, ensuring no lumps. Continue whisking for about 5 minutes as the gravy thickens.
  4. Stir in the salt, pepper, and white pepper.
  5. Once the gravy reaches your desired thickness, remove it from heat. Stir in the crumbled bacon. Taste and add a pinch more salt and pepper if desired.
  6. Spoon over freshly baked warm biscuits, and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you're gravy ever gets too thick, just add a splash more milk and stir until desired consistency.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 scoop
  • Calories: 767
  • Sugar: 6.7 g
  • Sodium: 972 mg
  • Fat: 69.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15.4 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 19.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 120.9 mg
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