The Best Southern Biscuits and Gravy!

Step 1

Make the biscuits (either homemade or according to package directions).

Step 2

Begin cooking the bacon in a cast iron skillet on medium heat.

Step 3

Mix the flour and a large pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl with a fork. Try and smooth out all of the lumps in the flour. Set aside. Measure out the whole milk and set aside.

Step 4

Once the bacon is done cooking, remove it from the skillet to a plate and set aside. Keep all of the grease inside the pan. My 1 lb of bacon rendered about 2/3 cup of grease.

Step 5

Keep the skillet on medium heat. Slowly add in the flour to the grease in the pan, begin stirring immediately with a whisk or a wooden spoon, making sure the flour and the grease is combined. Once fully incorporated, begin slowly adding the milk and stirring.

Step 6

Continue to stir the milk and flour mixture until fully combined, making sure there are NO lumps in the mixture. Seriously, DON'T STOP STIRRING! (Lol)

Step 7

Keep stirring until it begins to thicken and you see bubbles popping up, indicating it's done. Take IMMEDIATELY off of the heat once you see the bubbles begin to pop. This should take anywhere from 3-5 minutes.

Step 8

The gravy mixture will continue to thicken as it cools. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately over the biscuits. Enjoy!