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Crispy Cast Iron Loaded Biscuits and Gravy Skillet Breakfast

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A comforting and hearty breakfast recipe featuring crispy cast iron biscuits topped with rich, cheesy sausage gravy, perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup buttermilk, cold
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (spicy or mild)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk, warm
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a cast iron skillet inside to heat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add cold cubed butter and blend with a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Pour in cold buttermilk and stir gently until dough just comes together; do not overmix.
  5. Turn dough onto a floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
  6. Cut out about 8 biscuit rounds using a biscuit cutter or glass.
  7. Carefully remove hot skillet from oven, lightly butter or spray it, and arrange biscuit rounds evenly.
  8. Bake biscuits for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  9. While biscuits bake, brown sausage in a separate pan over medium heat, breaking into small pieces.
  10. Sprinkle flour over cooked sausage and stir for 1-2 minutes to cook off raw flour taste.
  11. Slowly whisk in warm milk, stirring constantly until gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  12. Season gravy with salt, pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes.
  13. Turn off heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
  14. Spoon sausage gravy over baked biscuits in the skillet and serve hot.

Notes

Preheat the cast iron skillet to get crispy biscuit edges. Use cold butter for flaky biscuits. Stir gravy constantly to avoid lumps. You can prepare biscuit dough a day ahead and refrigerate. For gluten-free, substitute flours accordingly. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and milk substitutes.

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Keywords: biscuits and gravy, cast iron skillet, breakfast, brunch, sausage gravy, cheesy biscuits, southern recipe, easy breakfast

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