Bacon Gravy for Biscuits

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This bacon gravy recipe is quick and easy to make. Nothing makes biscuits better than being smothered in a Southern-style bacon gravy. Delightful!

Submitted by Nikki Lakey
Updated on April 2, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
5
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Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough

  • 4 thick slices bacon

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup milk, or as needed

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place biscuits in an ungreased baking pan.

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  3. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 13 minutes or as directed on the package instructions.

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  4. While the biscuits are baking, cook bacon in a deep skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes.

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  5. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving bacon grease in the skillet. Whisk flour into bacon grease until smooth.

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  6. Add milk and continue to stir over medium heat until thickened.

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  7. Crumble bacon into gravy and season with salt and pepper.

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  8. Split biscuits in half and top with gravy.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

282 Calories
13g Fat
31g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 282
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 842mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 10g 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 88mg 7%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 227mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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