Description
This bold and creamy Biscuits and Chorizo Gravy recipe is a quick and hearty twist on a Southern classic, perfect for brunch or breakfast-for-dinner cravings. Featuring spicy Mexican chorizo and a rich, savory gravy served over tender biscuits, it’s a satisfying and beginner-friendly comfort meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 biscuits (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 (9-ounce) tubes Cacique pork chorizo
- ½ medium white or yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bake the biscuits: Prepare the biscuits first, following the instructions on your package or homemade recipe. If using homemade dough, pop them into the oven before starting the gravy so both parts finish around the same time.
- Brown the chorizo and onions: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chorizo and break it apart using a spatula. Add the diced onions and sauté for about seven minutes, or until the chorizo is browned and the onions are soft and fragrant.
- Create the roux: Sprinkle the flour over the cooked chorizo and onions. Stir continuously for about one minute to cook the flour and develop the base of the gravy.
- Add the milk and simmer: Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly pour in the milk while stirring. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for five to seven minutes, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens into a rich and creamy consistency.
- Serve the dish: Taste and adjust with salt and pepper if needed. Spoon the hot chorizo gravy generously over freshly baked biscuits and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can swap in beef chorizo for a milder flavor or use oat milk for a dairy-free version. If the gravy thickens too much while sitting, stir in a splash of milk when reheating. This dish is also fantastic with green chile biscuits for a Southwestern twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast or Brunch
- Method: Stovetop and Oven
- Cuisine: American-Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 545
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 819mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 21mg