Biscuits with Spicy Chorizo Gravy Recipe
A comforting Southern-style breakfast featuring flaky, homemade biscuits topped with a rich and savory chorizo sausage gravy. This hearty dish combines tender, buttery biscuits baked to golden perfection with a creamy, spiced chorizo gravy that is perfect for a satisfying start to your day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 biscuits with chorizo gravy 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
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For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
For the Chorizo Gravy:
- 1/2 pound chorizo sausage, casing removed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Biscuits: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well combined. Add the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it gently a few times until smooth. Pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter or a glass. Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, close together for soft sides or spaced out for crispier edges. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
- Prepare the Chorizo Gravy: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Break it up with a spatula as it cooks. Once cooked, sprinkle the flour over the chorizo and stir to combine, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the milk while continuously stirring to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer until the gravy thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
- Serving: Cut a biscuit in half and ladle a generous portion of chorizo gravy over the top. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve warm and enjoy your hearty meal!
Notes
- Use cold butter and handle the dough gently to ensure flaky biscuits.
- Do not overmix the biscuit dough to keep them tender.
- Adjust seasoning of gravy to taste, adding more black pepper or garlic powder if desired.
- For crispier biscuit edges, space them farther apart on the baking sheet.
- Leftover biscuits and gravy can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
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