McDonald’s has many recipes that are hits but never misses, and one recipe is McDonald’s Biscuit and Gravy recipe. I have lived by this dish, and it made me one of the most frequent visitors to McDonald’s.
However, that phase is gone, and my healthy, time-saving era is in because I have been mostly making this at home now. McDonald’s Biscuit and Gravy is often classified as a breakfast dish, but I like to have it at any time of the day.
Made with sausages, the flavourful gravy and soft biscuits are so filling. Now that I make it at home, I have it more often, but as it is very time-consuming, I always make an extra batch.
I make the softest and fluffiest biscuits at home with some basic techniques and tricks, and now you can do it, too. There are also many other ways to enjoy the Biscuits and Gravy separately and combine them with other dishes, making me love this recipe even more.
On that note, this dish is also very customizable, and you can add your personal touch to it. This is my go-to meal for weekends when I want to have something tasty without going out. So, are you ready to join me and learn how to master McDonald’s Biscuit and Gravy at home? Well, let’s get started.
Equipment Required
- Bowl: A bowl is a basic for every cooking process to combine all the ingredients, and I am using a medium-sized bowl for this recipe.
- Rolling Pin: I prefer using a rolling pin to roll out the dough for biscuits.
- Oven: You cannot make this recipe without an oven, so I have mine ready.
- Baking Sheet: The biscuits need to be lined up on the baking sheet, or they can stick to the rack, so I am using a baking sheet.
- Biscuit Cutter: You need a biscuit cutter to cut off the biscuits in the desired shape.
- Saucepan: I like preparing my gravy in a saucepan since it gives me more control.
- Spatula: I am using a spatula to toss and twirl the ingredients and stir them.
McDonald’s Biscuit and Gravy Ingredients & Substitutions
Note: The ingredients in this recipe are enough for up to 2 people. You can increase or decrease the quantities as necessary.
For The Biscuits
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour: If you are out of all-purpose flour, you can substitute whole-wheat flour.Â
- ½ Cup Buttermilk: If you don’t have buttermilk, you can use whole milk, but the consistency will be different. You can also make your own buttermilk at home by adding lemon to a bowl of milk and whisking it all together. Let it sit for 5 minutes, and your buttermilk is ready.
- 2 Cubes Butter: I use margarine in this recipe when I don’t have butter.
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda: Baking powder is a good replacement for this recipe. Use twice the amount of baking powder.
For The Sausage Gravy
- 1 Pound Pork Sausages: This recipe can also use ground turkey or chicken sausage.
- ½ Cup Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Preparation And Cooking Time
| Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Minutes | 35 Minutes | 45 Minutes |
How To Make McDonald’s Biscuits And Gravy At Home
Step 1
Start by adding a cup of all-purpose flour to a bowl.
Step 2
Mix well with salt, sugar, and baking soda into this bowl.
Step 3
Once it is mixed, add the butter and combine well until everything is well combined.
Step 4
Continue mixing by pouring in the buttermilk and forming a dough.
Step 5
Flatten the dough using a rolling pin, and we will make our biscuits from it.
Step 6
The biscuits are out of the way, so let’s start with the gravy. I am adding butter to a pan for this.
Step 7
Once it is hot enough, I will add the pork sausage to it.
Step 8
Once you see it is nicely browned, it is time to add some flour to the pan.
Step 9
Follow up by gently adding some milk and stirring until smooth.
Step 10
Continue cooking over medium heat until the gravy thickens. Finally, season with salt and pepper, then serve.
Step 11
For final plating, take your biscuits and add some gravy to them. Enjoy.
McDonald’s Biscuit And Gravy Copycat Recipe Video
Expert Tips That I Recommend
- Use cold butter and milk for the best, fluffiest biscuits. I leave them in the fridge to chill before making them.
- When I first started making it, I noticed the biscuit cutter stuck to the biscuits as I cut. To prevent this, I dusted the biscuit cutter with flour. This way, it doesn’t stick to the dough anymore.
- Another pro tip when using a biscuit cutter is to cut it straight down, without twisting or turning the dough. This will help you preserve the flaky layers, rise, and thickness of the biscuits.
- Of course, you will have some scraps of dough from the biscuits leftover. You can make rectangular dough again, follow the same steps, and form biscuits from it.
- Mixing is important, but do not overmix because this will lead to gluten development, aka tough biscuits.
- While making the gravy, I like to break the sausages into small bits. This takes less time to cook, which is how McDonald’s serves its gravy. If your spatula isn’t enough, you can also use a potato masher.
- The gravy will thicken after you remove it from the heat, so make sure you do not thicken it to your desired consistency; otherwise, it can be dry after cooling off.
- I add the milk slowly and stir it continuously to avoid lumps. Even if you see some lumps here and there, you can whisk them away.
- If you are worried about stirring too much, use warm milk before adding it to the sausage pan. Warm milk takes less time to cook and often yields a very creamy consistency.
- I recommend rubbing the butter into the flour with your fingers as gently as possible to form sand-like crumbs before adding the milk. This will give the biscuits their flaky texture.Â
FAQs On McDonald’s Biscuit and Gravy
Nutrition Information Per Serving
I know McDonald’s Biscuit and Gravy tastes good, but this is not a healthy option. Since it is high in calories, have it in moderation to maintain a balanced diet.
Take a look at the nutrition table below to get a clearer idea:
| Calories | 1031 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 61 g |
| Protein | 46 g |
| Fat | 66 g |
| Saturated Fat | 23 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 28 g |
| Trans Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 179 mg |
| Sodium | 4409 mg |
| Potassium | 835 mg |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 398 |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 6 mg |
There is good news because this is compatible with people allergic to nuts and soya. Hence, people following those diets can enjoy this completely. Those on vegan, vegetarian, keto, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets may also have this but need to modify the ingredients.
Recipe Variations For Different Diets
- Vegan Diet: Want to make a vegan version of McDonald’s Biscuits and Gravy? I got you. For this, just use vegan butter and vegan milk. I like to use unsweetened cashew milk, but you can use any plant-based milk. Also, I use vegan sausage in the gravy, made with either soy or pea protein.
- Keto Diet: To make sure my friends on a keto diet can enjoy this McDonald’s Biscuit and Gravy, I made it keto-style. For this, I use xanthan gum and coconut or almond flour for my biscuits and gravy.Â
- Gluten-Free Diet: To make a gluten-free version of McDonald’s Biscuits and Gravy, I use gluten-free flour, such as almond or coconut flour.
- Dairy-Free:Â To make this completely dairy-free, I like to use plant-based milk in this recipe.
Storing And Reheating This Recipe
Storing
- Countertop: Since this has sausage and milk in it, I do not like to leave McDonald’s Biscuits and gravy on the countertop for more than 2 hours.
- Refrigeration: I find it best to store the biscuits and gravy separately because together they can be a bit sloppy and unappetizing. Store your leftover biscuits in a tight container, and they will stay fresh for 2-3 days. Similarly, cover your gravy well with aluminum foil or store it in a tight container, and it will stay fresh for up to 1-2 days.
- Freezing: Again, I would like to store the two separately for freezing. Biscuits stored in a freezer-friendly bag will stay fresh for about 3 months. On the other hand, gravy stored in a freezer-friendly bag or container can stay fresh for up to 2 months.
Reheating
- Skillet: Heat up some oil in a pan to reheat the biscuits. Then, lightly toast your biscuits on both sides. To reheat the gravy, add it to a pan and add some water to prevent it from sticking to the bottom. Stir it well until thoroughly heated, then enjoy.Â
- Oven: To reheat McDonald’s biscuit and gravy as a dish, heat your oven to 300 degrees F and place a water bath in it. Then place your leftovers in it and heat them for 5 minutes. The water will prevent the gravy from drying out.Â
- Microwave: To reheat McDonald’s biscuits and gravy, I like to transfer the leftovers to a microwave-friendly dish. Then, I heat it for 20-30 seconds, followed by a 10-second increment if necessary.
What To Serve With This Recipe
I have made McDonald’s Biscuits and Gravy so often at home that I have the perfect sides to accompany it. Firstly, a very basic but tasty combination that everyone enjoys is Scrambled Eggs or poached eggs.
You can also have this with Mashed Potatoes to get the creamy vibe going. And another potato dish that sits well with this is Hash Browns.
To keep it simple, you can also enjoy this with Avocado Toast or dip it in the gravy. Another simpler idea is to enjoy it with a sip of Coffee or a Latte on the side before starting your day.
Printable Version
McDonald’s Biscuit And Gravy Copycat Recipe
Ingredients
For The Biscuits
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- ½ Cup Buttermilk
- 2 Cubes Butter
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
For The Sausage Gravy
- 1 Pound Pork Sausages
- ½ cup Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Equipment
- Bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
- Biscuit Cutter
- Saucepan
- Spatula
Instructions
- Start by adding a cup of all-purpose flour to a bowl.
- Mix well with salt, sugar, and baking soda into this bowl.
- Once it is mixed, add the butter and combine well until everything is well combined.
- Continue mixing by pouring in the buttermilk and forming a dough.
- Flatten the dough using a rolling pin, and we will make our biscuits from it.
- The biscuits are out of the way, so let’s start with the gravy. I am adding butter to a pan for this.Â
- Once it is hot enough, I will add the pork sausage to it.
- Once it is hot enough, I will add the pork sausage to it.
- Follow up by gently adding some milk and stirring until smooth.
- Continue cooking over medium heat until the gravy thickens. Finally, season with salt and pepper, then serve.
- For final plating, take your biscuits and add some gravy to them. Enjoy.
Video
Notes
- Use cold butter and milk for the best, fluffiest biscuits. I leave them in the fridge to chill before making them.
- When I first started making it, I noticed the biscuit cutter stuck to the biscuits as I cut. To prevent this, I dusted the biscuit cutter with flour. This way, it doesn’t stick to the dough anymore.
- Another pro tip when using a biscuit cutter is to cut it straight down, without twisting or turning the dough. This will help you preserve the flaky layers, rise, and thickness of the biscuits.
- Of course, you will have some scraps of dough from the biscuits leftover. You can make rectangular dough again, follow the same steps, and form biscuits from it.
- Mixing is important, but do not overmix because this will lead to gluten development, aka tough biscuits.
- While making the gravy, I like to break the sausages into small bits. This takes less time to cook, which is how McDonald’s serves its gravy. If your spatula isn’t enough, you can use a potato masher instead.
- The gravy will thicken after you remove it from the heat, so make sure you do not thicken it to your desired consistency; otherwise, it can be dry after cooling off.Â
- I add the milk slowly and stir it continuously to avoid lumps. Even if you see some lumps here and there, you can whisk them away.
- If you are worried about stirring too much, use warm milk before adding it to the sausage pan. Warm milk takes less time to cook and often yields a very creamy consistency.
- I recommend rubbing the butter into the flour with your fingers as gently as possible to form sand-like crumbs before adding the milk. This will give the biscuits their flaky texture.Â
Nutrition
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Conclusion
Now you can enjoy McDonald’s Biscuits and Gravy at home without standing in a queue and spending money early in the morning. Make this at home and call your friends to enjoy homemade McDonald’s goodness.
This is filling and hearty, evoking happiness with every bite. I always make this in batches because they get swooped off the table in the blink of an eye! Make yours today and tell me in the comments below if you agree with me.
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Fantastic job of the use of the English language to get to the point, I actually enjoyed reading from top to bottom! I haven’t tried it yet but I will soon and will post about the accuracy for flavor, consistency and the look!