Cajun Biscuits and Gravy
- Ingredients:8
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:600
Cajun Biscuits and Gravy
- Ingredients:8
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:600
Pillsbury™ Biscuits are the perfect base for this fresh take on biscuits and gravy with a Cajun flair.
Ingredient
Prep
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Frozen Baked Golden Buttermilk Biscuit, 2.25 oz (06235) | 1 lb 11.00 oz | 12 each |
Cajun Gravy
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| General Mills™ Biscuit Gravy Mix (11031) | 6 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
| Water, cold | 3 lb | 6 cups |
| Cajun seasoning | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Dijon mustard | ---Value Not Available | 2 tsp |
Assembly
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetable oil | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Andouille sausage, cooked, sliced | 2 lb | 6 cups |
| Bell peppers, mixed colors, diced | 1 lb | 3 1/4 cups |
Instructions
- Prep
Thaw biscuits, covered, either at room temperature at least 2 hours, or refrigerated overnight.
Place on parchment-lined sheet pan, bake and keep warm.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
325°F |
6-7 minutes |
Standard Oven |
375°F |
8-10 minutes |
*Rotate pan baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 3 minutes of baking.
- Cajun Gravy
Add gravy mix and 1 1/2 cups water to a mixing bowl and whisk together until lumps are dissolved; set aside.
Add remaining 4 1/2 cups water to a heavy saucepan; heat to a boiling.
Whisk in dissolved gravy and resume to a boil until sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in Cajun seasoning and Dijon mustard then keep warm.
- Assembly
Add vegetable oil, sausage and peppers to a large sauté pan.
Cook on medium heat 8-12 minutes until liquid is evaporated and sausage is heated through; keep warm.
- Service
Split biscuits horizontally; place bottom half of biscuit (cut side up) on serving plate.
Add 1/2 cup pepper and sausage mixture and place on remaining biscuit half.
Ladle approx. 4 oz (1/2 cup) of Cajun Gravy over biscuit and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- Garnish with chives if desired for an elevated look.
- Substitute your preferred baked biscuit as desired. Note, ingredient quantities may need adjusting.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories600
- Total Fat39g
- Protein20g
- Total Carbohydrate40g
- Sugars5g
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 portion
Amount Per Serving Calories : 600
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 39g | 61% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 81% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1750mg | 73% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 5% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 5g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 20g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 0,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 2&½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 3,
- Fat 3,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables ¼c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 3oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice2&½
