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SOUTHERN COMFORT
The Secret to This 4-Ingredient Southern Breakfast Is Bacon Gravy
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5.0 (310)|(2 Reviews)Warm buttermilk biscuits smothered in rich bacon drippings cream gravy with crispy bacon crumbles.
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By Meghan Splawn (Recipe Developer)•Published April 25, 2026
⏱ 25 mins
Simply Recipes / Meghan Splawn🔥 480 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Smoky bacon flavor infused throughout every spoonful of gravy.
- Just 4 basic kitchen staples.
SOUTHERN COMFORT
The Secret to This 4-Ingredient Southern Breakfast Is Bacon Gravy
A mountain country comfort classic: instead of sausage, rendering thick-cut bacon in a skillet and using the flavorful drippings to make a silky white pepper cream gravy ladled over split biscuits. Difficulty: Easy.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Servings4 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- 4 large warm buttermilk biscuits, split
- 6 thick-cut bacon strips, chopped into pieces
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk & 1 tsp freshly cracked coarse black pepper
Directions
1
Crisp bacon and make roux
Fry bacon pieces in skillet until crispy; remove bacon, leaving 3 tbsp drippings in pan. Whisk in flour and cook 1 min.
2
Whisk in milk until thick
Slowly whisk in milk and black pepper. Simmer 4 minutes until thick and velvety.
3
Ladle over biscuits
Pour gravy over warm split biscuits and top with crispy bacon crumbles.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Use lots of coarse freshly cracked black pepper—it cuts through the richness of the bacon cream.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories480 kcal
Protein14g
Carbs42g
Total Fat28g
Sodium: 820mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
