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Biscuits and Gravy

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Biscuits and gravy is a popular American breakfast dish, especially in the South, consisting of soft dough biscuits covered in a white sausage gravy made from the drippings of cooked pork sausage, flour, milk, and often bits of sausage, bacon, or ground beef. The gravy is commonly flavored with black pepper.

Facts
Origin Period, From (Year)
from 1783 2
Origin Region
Southern United States 1
Classification
Dietary Suitability
Contains Meat or Poultry 1
Connections

In Cuisine

American Cuisine, Cuisines
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Uses Ingredient

Flour, Ingredients
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Milk, Ingredients
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Sausage, Ingredients
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Originated In

Southern United States

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United States

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Sources
1. Biscuits and gravy - Wikipedia
  • Lead paragraph
    a popular breakfast dish in the United States, especially in the South
  • Introduction
    The dish consists of soft dough biscuits covered in white sausage gravy, made from the drippings of cooked pork sausage, flour, milk, and often (but not always) bits of sausage, bacon, ground beef, or other meat.
  • Uses Ingredient: Sausage, Lead section
    consists of soft dough biscuits covered in white sausage gravy, made from the drippings of cooked pork sausage, flour, milk, and often (but not always) bits of sausage,
  • Uses Ingredient: Flour, Lead section
    consists of soft dough biscuits covered in white sausage gravy, made from the drippings of cooked pork sausage, flour, milk, and often (but not always) bits of sausage,
  • Uses Ingredient: Milk, Lead section
    consists of soft dough biscuits covered in white sausage gravy, made from the drippings of cooked pork sausage, flour, milk, and often (but not always) bits of sausage,
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2. Biscuits and gravy (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia 'Biscuits and gravy' 2026-09-27: 'The meal emerged as a distinct regional dish after the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783).'View the Source
Wikidata: Biscuits and Gravy
Wikidata Q4917275, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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