Biscuit and Gravy (Hardee's copy cat)

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (Melted; use unsalted for better control of salt)
• 12 ounces Mild Breakfast Sausage (Removed from casing and crumbled; any mild pork sausage works)
• 2 cups Whole Milk (Whole milk gives the richest texture; can use 2%)
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground for maximum flavor)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (Kosher or table salt; adjust if sausage is very salty)
• 0.33 cup Self‑Rising Flour (If unavailable, use 1/3 cup all‑purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt)
• 0.25 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning (Optional; adds a subtle herb note)
• 0.25 cup Water (For thinning the gravy if needed)
• 4 pieces Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits (Store‑bought or homemade; warm before serving)

Instructions

1. Melt Butter

   Place the skillet over medium‑low heat (setting 3 on a typical stove) and add the 5 Tbsp melted butter. Let it melt gently; do not let it brown.

   Time: PT2M

2. Cook Sausage

   Add the crumbled sausage to the melted butter. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully browned (about 6‑8 minutes). Drain excess grease, leaving the butter‑sausage mixture in the pan.

   Time: PT8M

3. Add Flour and Seasonings

   Sprinkle the 1/3 cup self‑rising flour over the sausage‑butter mixture. Stir continuously for 1‑2 minutes to cook the flour without browning. Add black pepper, salt, and optional poultry seasoning; mix well.

   Time: PT2M

4. Whisk in Milk

   Gradually pour the 2 cups milk into the pan while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth.

   Time: PT3M

5. Simmer Gravy

   Reduce heat to low and let the gravy simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5‑6 minutes until it thickens to a spoon‑coating consistency. If it becomes too thick, whisk in the 1/4 cup water a little at a time.

   Time: PT6M

6. Warm Biscuits

   While the gravy simmers, warm the biscuits in a preheated 350°F oven for 5‑7 minutes or microwave for 20 seconds until soft.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Plate and Serve

   Split each biscuit in half, place on a plate, and ladle generous amounts of sausage gravy over the top. Serve immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

1 g