The tang of the sourdough biscuits combined with the richness of the sausage, egg, and cheese gravy makes for a wonderful and hearty breakfast or dinner.
PREPARATION TIME.
INGREDIENTS
Biscuits:
6 tablespoons cold lard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup sourdough starter
2 cups flour
1/3 cup milk
Gravy:
1 pound ground pork sausage
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
Eggs and Cheese Layer:
1/2 cup milk
2 cups cheese
4 beaten eggs
INSTRUCTIONS
Make the biscuit dough by adding your lard and 2 cups of flour to a food processor. Cut the lard into the flour by pulsing (or use a fork) until it is a crumbly mixture.
To the food processor, add baking powder, sourdough starter, and milk. Mix until it is a workable dough.
On a floured surface, roll out your biscuit dough and cut into biscuits. Place the biscuits in a greased cast iron pan or a casserole dish.
Next, begin your gravy by browning the sausage. After browned, remove half of the sausage and cover the biscuits with it. Leave the remaining sausage in your frying pan.
In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together 1/4 cup flour and 2 cups milk. Slowly add this to your sausage in the frying pan and remaining sausage, cooking on low heat and stirring until thickened.
As the gravy forms, make your cheese sauce by combining 2 cups of cheese with 1/2 cup milk and 4 beaten eggs. Pour over biscuits and sausage.
Add the gravy to the casserole dish as the final layer. You can sprinkle with more cheese, if desired.
Bake at 350 degrees uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until the eggs have set.
