Biscuits and Chorizo Gravy
These Biscuits and Chorizo Gravy bring a spicy, flavorful twist to a Southern breakfast favorite. Flaky homemade biscuits are smothered in a rich, smoky chorizo sausage gravy perfect for brunch or a cozy weekend morning.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 homemade or store-bought biscuits
- 1 lb Mexican chorizo sausage
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Bake or warm biscuits according to package or recipe instructions.
- 2. In a large skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon.
- 3. Add butter to the skillet and let it melt with the chorizo.
- 4. Sprinkle in flour and stir well to create a roux; cook for 1 minute.
- 5. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened, about 5–7 minutes.
- 6. Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- 7. Split warm biscuits in half and ladle chorizo gravy over the top.
- 8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a creamier gravy, add an extra 1/2 cup of milk.
- Use hot chorizo for extra spice or mild for a balanced flavor.
- Leftover gravy can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated with a splash of milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 biscuits with gravy
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: biscuits and chorizo gravy, spicy breakfast, southern brunch
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