We know that biscuits and gravy are pretty famous in the US. But did you know that it’s so popular that they have decided to create a whole week to celebrate it?
Yes, it’s called the National Biscuits and Gravy Week held on the second week of September!
So if you’re a biscuit and gravy lover, you should participate in the celebration of your beloved Southern dish. One way to do that is to explore different ways to serve it!
With that said, we’ve got a few side dish ideas that can help you prepare for this week of fun! Read on to find out what these are!
19 Biscuits and Gravy Pairings You Need to Try!
Now that you know the best way to make your sausage gravy let’s explore the various sides you can serve to take it to the next level.
Potato Side Dishes
If there’s biscuit and there’s gravy, then you would need potatoes too! This side dish is a no-brainer, so you should definitely include these in your list! You can always go for mashed potatoes, but here are our top picks:
1. Hash browns
Aaahhhh. Hash browns—the classic breakfast potato dish. Since this is a breakfast staple, you can’t surely go wrong with it.
After all, how can you ever say no to chunky potato pieces mixed with a few onion slices? But, unfortunately, this combo is just begging to be dipped in sausage gravy.
Plus, the crispy crust of hash browns provides a nice contrast against the soft and chewy breakfast biscuits.
And if you have a long day ahead, this carbs-on-carbs combo can undoubtedly give you that boost of energy that you need to get through the day.
Pro-tip:
If you want something healthier and more nutritious, use chunks of sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes. (*)
2. Southern Fried Potatoes
For a unique take on the usual potato sides, you may want to check out Southern fried potatoes.
Same with hash browns, these are crispy on the outside. The only difference is they are incredibly fluffy on the inside—a great play on textures that would suit your buttermilk biscuits and gravy quite a wall.
To prepare this, the potatoes are steamed first. After that, they are fried in bacon drippings to achieve that beautiful crispy golden crust.
Pro Tip:
Use Russet Potatoes when preparing this dish.
Meaty Pairings
And if you’re a meat lover, we’ve got plenty of recommendations for you. Here they are:
3. Fried Bacon
If you love maple bacon pancakes, then you’ll surely love eating your biscuits and gravy with fried bacon—the ultimate breakfast meat.
Fry your bacon to crispy perfection so you can add a crunchy touch to your soft and chewy biscuits.
Pro Tip:
If you like the idea of enjoying sweet and salty flavors in a single bite, try serving maple syrup with your bacon.
4. Meatballs
The combination of gravy and meatballs has stood the test of time. These two just go oh so well with each other, so you shouldn’t miss out on it if you like biscuits and gravy.
The best thing about preparing meatballs is you don’t have to spend a lot of money on them. Instead, you can make meatballs using leftovers—ground beef, pork, and the likes.
But wait, there’s more. Since this delicious dish is protein-rich, you’ll indeed feel full for longer when you eat this for breakfast.
Pro Tip:
For the ultimate breakfast meatballs, use leftover breakfast sausage.
5. Sausages
Since gravy biscuits come with sausage gravy, don’t you think delicious sausages should be on your menu too?
If you have just whipped up your breakfast gravy, you can just go for whichever sausage you used for the gravy. But if you want an explosion of flavors, you can use other types of sausage you have in your refrigerator.
6. Chorizo Sausages
We know that we’ve already suggested sausages. Still, we made this a separate recommendation because chorizo sausages are on a different playing field since they are more flavorful and are prepared differently.
There are two types of chorizo that you can serve with biscuits and gravy: Spanish chorizo and Mexican chorizo.
You must know how to identify which chorizo you’re using since they are prepared differently.
If you’re using Spanish chorizo, you can just slice it up and serve it right away. No cooking is needed since it has already been fermented, cured, and cooked.
On the other hand, you need to cook Mexican chorizo since it’s a fresh sausage.
Pro Tip:
Go for Spanish chorizo if you want a smoky flavor, and use Mexican chorizo if you enjoy spicy flavors.
7. Other Breakfast Meats
If you want a quick and easy breakfast that’s rich in protein, you can always go for other meat to serve with biscuits and gravy.
Do you want to know the best part? You have plenty of breakfast meat choices—from hams to links and many more!
Thanks to their salty and umami flavors, most breakfast meats go well with sausage gravy.
Pro Tip:
If you have leftover steak from last night’s dinner, go fancy and serve it with biscuits and gravy for breakfast. It’s an excellent way to start the day!
Light and Refreshing Side Dishes
Do you want to keep it healthy instead of greasy and fatty? If so, you can always go for fruits or vegetables. Here are a few sides you may want to consider:
8. Grilled Vegetables
Filling up on fiber on your first meal of the day is always a good idea.
If you have leftover grilled vegetables from one of your barbecue parties? Then don’t miss out on the chance to serve it with biscuits and gravy the next day.
Since the flaky buttermilk biscuits are like a blank canvass, you can serve them with just about any vegetables that you have in your refrigerator.
Pro Tip:
Make your grilled vegetables more flavorful by topping the dish with fresh herbs.
9. Vegetable Salad
If you have no leftovers, a vegetable salad is one quick fix you should consider.
You can quickly whip up one for a quick and easy breakfast or lunch since it involves just washing and chopping cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and black pepper.
Plus, the freshness of a vegetable salad can help cut through the richness of gravy biscuits and the saltiness of sausage gravy.
Pro Tip:
To enjoy a creamy texture, use Caesar salad dressing. But if you want something lighter and healthier, add vinaigrette instead.
10. Fried Green Tomatoes
We know tomatoes are usually used fresh and seldom cooked, but you should give this Southern favorite a chance.
Even though the tomatoes are breaded and fried, they are surprisingly light. Not only that, the crispy exterior of the tomatoes lend a nice contrast against the biscuit’s chewy texture. The frying process mellows down the tomatoes’ sourness and softens it slightly.
Moreover, the tomatoes’ tangy, tarty, and sweet flavors balance off the salty and rich taste of the gravy.
11. Sautéed Mushrooms
What goes well with gravy biscuits? Mushrooms, of course! Lucky for you, it’s also one of the easiest side dishes to make.
All you need to do is melt butter over medium heat, then add your mushrooms and season them with salt.
Pro Tip:
To achieve perfectly browned mushrooms, avoid stirring the mushrooms for the first 5 minutes.
Learn more: What Herbs Go with Mushrooms? Here’s Our Recommendation!
12. Stir-fry Dishes
Woke up late and ran out of ideas on what to cook for brunch? If you have biscuits and gravy and a few vegetables in your refrigerator, here’s another easy-to-cook and quick side dish idea that’s both delicious and nutritious—stir-fry vegetables!
You just need to chop your choice of vegetables and stir-fry them, season them, and you’re good to go!
Pro Tip:
Make sure that your pan is smoking hat before you add the vegetables if you want to achieve a beautiful sear on your vegetables.
13. Fresh Fruit Salad
It can be quite a heavy meal with all the butter, drippings, and flour that biscuits and gravy have. That’s why the best way to finish it off is a light and refreshing side like fruits!
Our best recommendations? Go for summer fruits like mangoes, melons, kiwi, and strawberries. Chop them up and mix them all up!
Pro Tip:
Add lemon juice for an extra refreshing taste. If you want something creamier, mix the fruits with yogurt.
Other Classic Breakfast Sides
Since biscuits and gravy are popular breakfast dishes, serving them with other breakfast food items makes sense. Below are some of the best choices that you have:
14. Corn Pudding
Corn pudding is the answer if you wish to add a bit of sweetness to cut through the gravy’s saltiness. This is another Southern classic comfort food, which pairs well with another favorite dish from the South.
Pro Tip:
Corn pudding is best served warm.
15. Eggs Benedict
Here’s another brunch staple that’s so worthy to serve even if you have guests around. Eggs benedict comprises all the right breakfast ingredients—sweet ham, poached eggs, and creamy Hollandaise sauce.
Eggs Benedict is the best pairing for biscuits and gravy because the ham and hollandaise sauce will give the salty gravy a creamy and sweet flavor.
Pro Tip:
To fix broken hollandaise sauce, you simply need to add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the blender or bowl before adding the eggs.
16. Cheese Slices or Bites
What would pair well with the flakey buttermilk biscuits? Of course, any kind of cheese would do! The cheese’s salty taste and creamy texture will surely complement the gravy’s sausage flavor.
With that said, we highly recommend that you go crazy with the cheese of your choice. You can add the cheese as cubes or slices—any way you want!
Pro Tip:
You can level up your cheese game by coating the cheese cubes with flour and egg batter, then bake or fry them afterward. This will inject a crunchy texture into your overall meal.
17. Eggs
Aaahhh, eggs—the most versatile protein-rich food you can get your hands on. We particularly love pairing our biscuits and gravy with all types of egg dishes as it’s not only easy to prepare, but it gives us the energy fuel we need for the whole day.
Our best way to serve eggs with biscuits and gravy is to poach them. Just imagine the perfectly oozy yolk dripping down the biscuits—heaven!
18. Omelet
As mentioned, eggs are pretty versatile, and the invention of the omelet proves that. This is because you can add just about any type of ingredient to this dish.
Since eggs are like a blank canvass, you can get creative with your add-ons. Some of the best options are sliced ham, bacon, and cheese.
Pro Tip:
The best omelet add-on to serve with biscuits and gravy is mushroom and pepper, as their flavor blends well with sausage gravy.
19. Deviled Eggs
Are you looking for protein-rich breakfast ideas but wish to cut down on your fat consumption? Try getting creative with eggs. Deviled eggs are a fancy-schmancy way to whip up eggs to serve with biscuits and gravy.
Just a heads up, though, deviled eggs are a bit more complex to make than poached eggs or fried eggs. After all, you will have to boil the eggs, mash their egg yolks, mix them with mustard, vinegar, pepper, and salt then pipe it back into the white part of the egg. But we assure you—it’s worth it.
Pro Tip:
Deviled eggs are best served cold and with a dash of paprika on top.
BONUS: The Secret to Making the Best Homemade Sausage Gravy
This Southern favorite comes in two parts— the flakey buttermilk biscuits and the savory breakfast sausage gravy made from the drippings of cooked sausage. Sometimes, the gravy comes with bacon bits, sausage slices, ground beef, or bacon and is seasoned with black pepper.
Let’s perfect your sausage gravy recipe first before discovering the best sides to serve with biscuits and gravy. Here are some tips:
1. Use the right kind of sausage.
Traditionally, sausage gravy is made of breakfast sausage. But nowadays, you can use just about any type of sausage. Our best recommendations are spicy sausage and sweet sausage.
2. If you can’t consume whole milk, you can make sausage gravy using plain almond milk.
But please note that the gravy will become thinner and clearer when you do so. Another option is to add either chicken or vegetable broth to the soup.
If you don’t have a stock of whole milk, you can also use skim milk as an alternative.
Learn more: The Ultimate Whole Milk Alternative Guide for Your Dairy Needs!
3. Cook sausage gravy over medium-high heat and whisk continuously.
This is the best way to ensure that your gravy will be smooth and lump-free.
Why Do Southerners like Biscuits and gravy?
There are a few theories as to why southerners love biscuits and gravy.
One is that the combination of fatty sausage gravy and fluffy, buttery biscuits is just downright comforting and satisfying.
Another theory is that the dish is a convenient way to use up leftover biscuits.
And finally, some people believe that the popularity of biscuits and gravy can be traced back to southern hospitality – it’s a dish that’s easy and satisfying enough for breakfast or dinner, so guests are always welcome to a plate!
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Wrapping It Up
Are biscuits and gravy one of your favorite meals?
If so, you have good taste, our friend! But if you want to take this classic comfort food to a whole new level, you would have to pair it with the best side dishes.
So what to serve with biscuits and gravy?
We’ve shared with you some of our best recommendations.
Now, all you have to do is determine which one would suit your meal the best and prepare it.
Good luck with your biscuits and gravy adventure!
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