The Dorm Room Gourmet

When you are far away from home, what can be more comforting than a good hot breakfast? This quick biscuits and gravy is an excellent way to connect with home and eat well.

This post has a lot of options. I prefer using a powdered mix for my biscuits but feel free to use canned biscuits if that is easier for you. The gravy is also a personal choice. I like the Peppered Southern Gravy Mix made by Wonder Bread. My wife likes gravy from a jar that is pre made and just needs heated. Or if you really feel gourmet, make your own gravy.

The Biscuits:

Line your baking pan with aluminum foil and it give it a quick spritz with non stick cooking spray.

Turn your toaster oven on so it can preheat.

If you are using canned biscuits, open the can and place the biscuits on the pan, just barely touching.

If you are using a mix, follow the instructions on the box to mix your biscuits.
When the dough is mixed, simply drop the biscuits onto the pan using a spoon. Give them a bit of spacing between the biscuits to allow room for them to grow as they cook.

Put the biscuits in your toaster oven and let them bake while you make the gravy.

The Gravy:

For gravy from a jar, simply pour the gravy into your sauce pan and heat it on your hotplate. Make sure to stir it regularly to avoid sticking.

For gravy from a mix, follow the instructions on the package.

For fresh gravy from scratch, brown and crumble a small amount of sausage in your sauce pan. While the sausage is cooking, mix together milk and flour in a cup. Stir the milk and flour until all of the clumps are dissolved. Pour the milk and flour mixture into the pan. Stir the gravy while it is cooking to prevent lumps and sticking. As the mixture heats up, reduce the heat. This will cause the gravy to begin to thicken. If the gravy gets too thick, add more milk. If it is too thin, add more flour. Add salt, pepper or other spices to suit your own tastes and you are finished.

Serving Suggestion:

Simply take the biscuits from the toaster oven and put them on a plate. Pour the gravy over the top and serve. This meal is great by itself or with scrambled eggs and bacon.