Cajun Biscuits and Gravy
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Cajun Biscuits and Gravy

Cajun Biscuits and Gravy

Pillsbury biscuits are the perfect base for this fresh take on biscuits and gravy with a Cajun flair.

Servings: 12 servings (1 serving = 1 portion)
Prep
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
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
1 Tbsp
Dijon mustard
2 tsp
Assembly
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Vegetable oil
1 Tbsp
Andouille sausage, cooked, sliced
2 lb
6 cups
Bell peppers, mixed colors, diced
1 lb
3 1/4 cups
Prep
  1. Thaw biscuits, covered, either at room temperature at least 2 hours, or refrigerated overnight.
  2. 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
  1. Add gravy mix and 1 1/2 cups water to a mixing bowl and whisk together until lumps are dissolved; set aside.
  2. Add remaining 4 1/2 cups water to a heavy saucepan; heat to a boiling.
  3. Whisk in dissolved gravy and resume to a boil until sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat; stir in Cajun seasoning and Dijon mustard then keep warm.
Assembly
  1. Add vegetable oil, sausage and peppers to a large sauté pan.
  2. Cook on medium heat 8-12 minutes until liquid is evaporated and sausage is heated through; keep warm.
Service
  1. Split biscuits horizontally; place bottom half of biscuit (cut side up) on serving plate.
  2. Add 1/2 cup pepper and sausage mixture and place on remaining biscuit half.
  3. Ladle approx. 4 oz (1/2 cup) of Cajun Gravy over biscuit and serve immediately.

  • Garnish with chives if desired for an elevated look.
  • Substitute your preferred baked biscuit as desired. Note, ingredient quantities may need adjusting.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 portion
Calories
600
Calories from Fat
350
% Daily Value
Total Fat
39g
61%
Saturated Fat
16g
81%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
65mg
22%
Sodium
1750mg
73%
Total Carbohydrate
40g
13%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
5g
Protein
20g
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
25%
25%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 3 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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