Biscuits and Ham Gravy
Biscuits and ham gravy is a classic American comfort food, particularly popular in the South and Midwest. It features flaky, buttery biscuits smothered in a creamy, savory gravy made from a roux (fat and flour), milk, and crumbled or diced ham. It's a hearty dish often served for breakfast or brunch.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the biscuits and flour, and significant in fat from the gravy's roux and dairy. It provides a good amount of protein from the ham and milk, and a single serving can range from 500 to 800 calories, depending on portion size and recipe richness.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 1250 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.5 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
Per 1 plate (approx. 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a staple of 'stick-to-your-ribs' diner and home cooking, representing a resourceful way to use leftover ham. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense meal that offers substantial energy, making it a popular choice for starting a day of physical labor.
