Southern-style biscuits and gravy
Southern-style biscuits and gravy is a classic American comfort food originating from the Southern United States. It features soft, flaky buttermilk biscuits smothered in a creamy, savory gravy typically made from pork sausage drippings, flour, and milk.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein from the sausage and dairy. A typical serving can range from 500 to 800 calories, providing significant energy along with calcium and iron.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 1100 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 mcg RAE |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg DFE |
| Selenium | 10 mcg |
Per 1 biscuit (approx. 75 g) with 1/2 cup (120 g) gravy · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a staple of Southern hospitality and a popular breakfast or brunch item, often associated with home cooking and family gatherings. Nutritionally, its high calorie and fat content made it a hearty, energy-dense meal for historically labor-intensive lifestyles.
