See more recipes from The Tasty Travelers on Google!
Check out my recipe for making Instant Pot Biscuits and Gravy using the pressure cook function! Say goodbye to lumpy gravy and hello to the best breakfast ever!!
Jump to:
I LOVE a good breakfast. My go-to is usually eggs benedict but have found myself craving biscuits and gravy. I'm not one to order it out at a restaurant, but when Luis orders it, I often find myself stealing a bite….or ten. So, we have started making it at home. Now, I'll be the first to admit that I have used the country gravy packet and added breakfast sausage to it in the past (don’t judge me!).
Honestly, it's not hard to make the gravy and I was a bit skeptical as to why anyone would need to speed up the process by cooking it in the Instant Pot. I gave it a go this past weekend…..and I am a believer! I wouldn't say that it's quicker to make the gravy in the Instant Pot but it comes out SO MUCH CREAMIER! I was impressed and will make it in the Instant Pot from now on.
Biscuits and gravy is a great, hearty meal that's perfect for breakfast or brunch. You can make it ahead of time and the leftovers reheat really well! You can easily double this recipe if you are feeding a large crowd or half the recipe if you are only feeding a couple of people.
While you can make the biscuits in the Instant Pot or using the air fryer lid attachment, I find that it's much quicker and easier to cook the biscuits in the oven seperately. The biscuits tend to cook unevenly or get soggy or burnt in the Instant Pot. And…you would need to clean out the pot before or after cooking the biscuits. If you cook the biscuits in the oven, everything can be ready to eat at the same time…and you don't have to clean the Instant Pot more than once.
Tips for making Instant Pot Biscuits and Gravy
Store leftover sausage gravy in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Once ready to re-serve, heat until warm in the microwave. If needed, add a little bit of milk to loosen the gravy up a bit.
Ground breakfast sausage is made of pork and usually has fennel, sage, and thyme in it. Some grocery stores sell ground breakfast sausage in bulk at the meat counter. You can buy as little or as much as you would like at a time. If you don't have ground breakfast sausage, you can use the premade sausage links and remove the casing or the uncooked sausage patties, but the uncased bulk sausage is so much easier!
We usually eat biscuits and gravy for breakfast so we normally serve them with a side of bacon and eggs. Since the biscuits and gravy are quite heavy, I'd recommend serving with something a little lighter like fresh fruit.
If you want a little extra flavor, let the sausage cook a little longer on the saute mode. The sausage will start to get crispy and brown and will add more flavor. Just be sure to scrape the browned bits off the bottom of the pot before pressure cooking. You can also add a little butter to the biscuits or pour a little maple syrup on top!
I save all of my extra grease from cooking bacon in a sealed mason jar in the refridgerator that way I have it ready to go to add extra flavor to dishes. Add a tablespoon or so when cooking steak or veggies! It adds a ton of extra flavor!
Looking for more Instant Pot Recipes?
Ingredient tips and substitutions for Instant Pot Biscuits and Gravy
The full ingredient list is at the bottom of this post in the recipe card.
- Pork Sausage (Ground breakfast sausage)- Buy the pre-ground breakfast sausage that already has the breakfast seasonings added in. If you don't have access to pre-ground, you can use links or patties. Just take the casing off the links before using them. Do not use pre-cooked breakfast sausage.
- Bacon Fat (Leftover bacon grease from cooking bacon)- I save all of my extra bacon grease after cooking bacon, in a mason jar. It adds great flavor. You can also use bacon grease that is sold in grocery stores now.
- Chicken Broth- Chicken broth is recommended because it adds a mild but rich flavor. If you use vegetable or beef broth, the flavor will be different.
- Flour- I used all purpose flour to make a slurry to thicken the gravy. If preferred, you can use cornstarch instead.
- Milk- I use whole milk, but you can use a higher fat dairy like half and half or heavy cream or lower-fat-content milk or dairy substitute instead.
- Salt & Black Pepper- Freshly ground adds the most flavor and a little extra texture (due to the bigger sized pieces of salt and pepper from the grinder).
- Your favorite biscuits- I used canned biscuits for this recipe but you can use canned, frozen, or homemade biscuits.
Directions for making Instant Pot Biscuits and Gravy
- Make your favorite biscuits according to the recipe or the instructions on the can.
- Turn on your Instant Pot and select the sauté function.
- Add the ground sausage and cook until browned- about 5 minutes. Be sure to crumble the sausage with a spatula or spoon.
- Add in the chicken broth and bacon fat and stir until the bacon fat has melted and all ingredients are combined.
- Place the pressure cooking lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to seal. Pressure cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl (or large mason jar with lid) mix flour and milk together until fully incorporated.
- When the timer beeps, move the valve to vent and quick release all pressure and then remove the lid.
- Add in milk flour mixture, salt and pepper.
- Stir continuously until gravy has thickened- about 5 minutes. Serve over biscuits. It's time to eat! Serve our delicious Instant Pot Breakfast Gravy over biscuits.
Save for Later on Pinterest!
Recipe
Instant Pot Biscuits and Gravy
Rate this Recipe Print Recipe Pin RecipeEquipment
- Mason Jar
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 Pound (453 ⅗ g) Pork Sausage (Ground breakfast sausage)
- 2 Tablespoons (2 Tablespoons) Bacon Fat (Leftover bacon grease from cooking bacon)
- 4 Fluid Ounces (118 2/7 ml) Chicken Broth
- ½ Cup (62 ½ g) Flour
- 24 Fluid Ounces (709 ¾ ml) Whole Milk
- ½ Teaspoon (½ Teaspoon) Salt
- ½ Teaspoon (½ Teaspoon) Pepper
- 8 Biscuits (Canned biscuits)
Instructions
- Make your favorite biscuits according to the recipe or the instructions on the can.
- Turn on your Instant Pot and select the sauté function.
- Add the ground sausage and cook until browned- about 5 minutes. Be sure to crumble the sausage with a spatula or spoon.
- Add in the chicken broth and bacon fat.
- Stir until the bacon fat has melted and all ingredients are combined.
- Place the pressure cooking lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to seal. Pressure cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl (or large mason jar with lid) mix flour and milk together until fully incorporated.
- When the timer beeps, move the valve to vent and quick release all pressure and then remove the lid.
- Stir continuously until gravy has thickened- about 5 minutes. Serve over biscuits. It's time to eat! Serve our delicious Instant Pot Breakfast Gravy over biscuits.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only.
Leave a comment and rate this recipe!
Keep scrolling to see my newest recipes!
-
Ninja Creami COFFEE Recipes
Coffee works really well in the Ninja Creami, but there are a few different ways to add the coffee flavor depending on the recipe. Most of my coffee ice cream recipes use instant espresso powder because it adds a lot of coffee flavor without adding extra liquid, but the Coffee Smoothie Bowl actually uses brewed coffee. This roundup has everything from coffee and mocha protein ice creams to a low-calorie espresso sorbet and a thick coffee smoothie bowl. Jump to: What Kind of Coffee Works Best for Ninja Creami Recipes? How to Make a Coffee Base for the Ninja Creami […]
-
Ninja Creami Low Calorie Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream (Tastes like Nutella!)
Nutella has SO much flavor, but it’s not exactly something you can eat a big bowl of without thinking twice. This Ninja Creami chocolate hazelnut ice cream gives you that same chocolate hazelnut flavor, and it’s low calorie and easy to make. I promise you won’t be missing the real jar of Nutella one bit. This recipe comes in at 263 calories, 12 grams of protein, 18 grams of sugar, 7 grams of fat, 83 carbs, and 35 net carbs (total carbs minus allulose) for the ENTIRE pint. Jump to: Tips for making Ninja Creami Low Calorie Chocolate Hazelnut Ice […]
-
Ninja Creami Cherry Chocolate Chip Sorbet
Cherry chocolate chip is a classic combination and this Ninja Creami low calorie cherry chocolate chip sorbet nails it. It’s packed with a TON of real cherry flavor, has mini chocolate chips mixed throughout, and it’s low in calories. It’s sweet, refreshing, and so easy to make. This recipe comes in at 264 calories, 2 grams of protein, 25 grams of sugar, 8 grams of fat, 91 carbs, and 43 net carbs (total carbs minus allulose carbs) for the ENTIRE pint. Jump to: Tips for making Ninja Creami Low Calorie Cherry Chocolate Chip Sorbet Looking for more Ninja Creami Low […]
-
Ninja Creami Coconut Recipes
If you love coconut, there are a lot of different ways to use it in the Ninja Creami! Some of these recipes use coconut milk or coconut cream to make the base creamy, while others use coconut extract or shredded coconut to add more coconut flavor. There are everything from Almond Joy ice cream and coconut cream pie frozen yogurt to several versions of piña colada, Dole Whip, protein ice creams, and a few recipes where coconut is paired with fruit, chocolate, or peanut butter. Jump to: Top Tips Ninja Creami Almond Joy Ice Cream Ninja Creami Almond Joy Protein […]
-
Ninja Creami Low Calorie Frosted Lemonade (Chick-fil-A Copycat)
This Ninja Creami low-calorie frosted lemonade is a copycat version of the famous Chick-fil-A frosted lemonade, but made at home with a fraction of the calories. It’s sweet, tart, and has that perfect frosty, drinkable texture that you would expect. You would never know it’s low-calorie. This recipe comes in at 263 calories, 12 grams of protein, 21 grams of sugar, 7 grams of fat, 81 carbs, and 33 net carbs (total carbs minus allulose carbs) for the ENTIRE pint. Jump to: Tips for making Ninja Creami Low Calorie Frosted Lemonade Looking for more Ninja Creami Low Calorie Recipes? […]
-
Ninja Creami Banana Recipes
Ninja Creami Low Calorie Tropical Triple Layered Sorbet This one is a little different because the banana, mango, and dragon fruit stay in separate layers instead of being blended together before freezing. It’s only three ingredients, and when you scoop it you get all three tropical fruit flavors together. GO TO RECIPE Photo credit: The Tasty Travelers Ninja Creami Dole Whip This Dole Whip combines pineapple, banana, coconut milk, lime juice, and a little powdered sugar. The banana helps make it thick and creamy, and you can definitely taste some banana along with the pineapple and coconut flavors. GO TO […]
-
Ninja Creami Low Calorie Tropical Triple Layered Sorbet
This Ninja Creami low-calorie tropical triple-layered sorbet is one of the most fun recipes I’ve made in the Ninja Creami. It has THREE different tropical fruit layers (banana, mango, and dragon fruit) that come together to look just like a sunrise or sunset. It’s beautiful, easy, and only 3 ingredients. This recipe comes in at 261 calories, 3 grams of protein, 47 grams of sugar, 1 gram of fat, and 64 carbs for the ENTIRE pint. Jump to: Tips for making Ninja Creami Low Calorie Tropical Triple Layered Sorbet Looking for more Ninja Creami Low Calorie Recipes? Ingredient tips and […]
-
Ninja Creami Blueberry Recipes
Blueberries work really well in the Ninja Creami because there are so many different ways to use them. Some of these recipes use fresh blueberries, some cook them down first for a stronger blueberry flavor, and others use them as a mix-in. I’ve got everything from regular blueberry ice cream and frozen yogurt to protein ice cream, sorbet, and a few more unique flavor combinations. Jump to: Top Tips Ninja Creami Blueberries and Sweet Cream Ice Cream Ninja Creami Blueberry and Vanilla Bean Frozen Yogurt Ninja Creami Blueberry Coconut Frozen Yogurt Ninja Creami Blueberry Ice Cream Ninja Creami Blueberry Pie […]
-
How to Clean the Ninja Creami Spindle
Cleaning the spindle on your Ninja Creami is simpler than most people expect. Most of it takes care of itself. You only need to clean the inch that sticks out at the bottom. Here’s what you actually need to clean and how to do it. Does the Ninja Creami spindle need to be cleaned? Only the very tip does. Most of the spindle is self-cleaning, and you do not need to touch it. The only part that needs to be cleaned after each use is the small metal tip at the bottom, the inch that sticks out and makes contact […]
-
Ninja Creami Low Calorie Chocolate Frozen Yogurt
This Ninja Creami low-calorie chocolate frozen yogurt is rich, creamy, and tastes like a real chocolate dessert. With just 4 simple ingredients, it comes together so easily and satisfies any chocolate craving without making you feel like you’re missing out. This recipe comes in at 257 calories, 30 grams of protein, 6 grams of sugar, 5 grams of fat, 88 carbs, and 24 net carbs (total carbs minus allulose carbs) for the ENTIRE pint. Jump to: Tips for making Ninja Creami Low Calorie Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Looking for more Ninja Creami Low Calorie Recipes? Ingredient tips and substitutions Directions for […]
-
Strawberry Ninja Creami Recipes
There are so many different ways to use strawberries in the Ninja Creami! This roundup has everything from classic Strawberry Ice Cream and Strawberry Frozen Yogurt to protein ice creams, cheesecake flavors, and combinations like strawberry banana, strawberry coconut, and even strawberry basil with goat cheese. If you like strawberry, there are plenty of options to choose from! Jump to: Top Tips Ninja Creami Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Ice Cream Ninja Creami Low Calorie Strawberry Whip Ninja Creami Strawberry Basil Goat Cheese Protein Ice Cream Ninja Creami Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Ninja Creami Strawberry Coco-Nut Protein Ice Cream Ninja Creami […]
-
How to Add Big Flavor Without Extra Sugar to Ninja Creami Ice Cream
If you want big flavor in your Ninja Creami ice cream without adding a lot of sugar or calories, skinny syrups are one of the easiest ways to do it. They mix right into your base before freezing and give you tons of flavor options without adding sugar. What are skinny syrups? Skinny syrups are flavored syrups that have zero calories and zero sugar. They get their sweetness from sugar substitutes instead of regular sugar, which means you get the flavor and sweetness without the calories or the sugar content. They were originally designed to flavor coffee and drinks, but […]
-
Ninja Creami Watermelon Basil Frosé
Frosé season is here, and this Ninja Creami watermelon basil frosé is the only recipe you need. Just 3 ingredients (fresh watermelon, rosé, and basil) come together to make the perfect wine slushy. It’s refreshing, easy, and tastes like summer in a glass. Jump to: Tips for making Ninja Creami Watermelon Basil Frosé Looking for more Ninja Creami Ice Cream Recipes? Ingredient tips and substitutions Directions for Making the Ice Cream Mixture Directions for Processing the Ice Cream Mixture Save for Later on Pinterest! Recipe Comments Frosé has been so trendy the past few years, and for good reason. It’s […]
-
Chocolate Ninja Creami Recipes For Ice Cream, Protein, and More
Chocolate is one of my favorite flavors to work with in the Ninja Creami, since it holds up well no matter what direction you take it, whether that’s a rich protein base, a low-calorie sorbet, or something built around pudding instead of custard. It never gets old finding a new way to make it work Jump to: Top Tips Ninja Creami Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Ninja Creami Chocolate Lovers Ice Cream Ninja Creami Chocolate Sorbet-Low Calorie Ninja Creami Jamoca Almond Fudge Protein Ice Cream Ninja Creami Chocolate Protein Ice Cream Ninja Creami Frozen Hot Chocolate Ice Cream Ninja […]
-
Use Magic Shell Instead of Chocolate Chips as a Ninja Creami Mix-In
If you’ve been adding chocolate chips to your Ninja Creami ice cream as a mix-in and ending up with little frozen rocks in your ice cream, there’s a better way. Magic Shell is the easiest way to get little chocolate bits throughout your ice cream…without hurting your teeth. Here’s why it works so much better and how to use it. Why are chocolate chips a problem in Ninja Creami ice cream? Chocolate chips freeze hard. Really hard. When you add them to the ice cream, they turn into hard little solid chunks that are really hard to chew. In frozen […]
-
Ninja Creami Lemon Ice Cream
If you love lemon desserts, you’re going to love this Ninja Creami lemon ice cream. It’s bright, refreshing, and has the most perfect balance of sweet and tart from real lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon extract. This is the kind of ice cream that’s perfect for a hot summer day…or any day! Jump to: Tips for making Ninja Creami Lemon Ice Cream Looking for more Ninja Creami Ice Cream Recipes? Ingredient tips and substitutions Directions for Making the Ice Cream Mixture Directions for Processing the Ice Cream Mixture Save for Later on Pinterest! Recipe Comments Lemon ice cream is […]
-
Ninja Creami Recipes With 3 Ingredients or Less
I like keeping a few Ninja Creami recipes in my back pocket that don’t need a long grocery list, and this collection is exactly that. Sometimes the simplest base ends up being the one I make the most. Jump to: Top Tips Ninja Creami Pineapple Sorbet Ninja Creami Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Ninja Creami Italian Ice Ninja Creami Peaches and Cream Ice Cream Ninja Creami Frozen Yogurt Ninja Creami Banana Chocolate Chip Lite Ice Cream Ninja Creami Peach Sorbet Ninja Creami Mango Sorbet Ninja Creami Watermelon Sorbet Comments Four of the nine recipes here are straightforward fruit sorbets, including Pineapple Sorbet, […]
-
Is It Normal for the Ninja Creami Paddle to Feel Wobbly?
If the paddle in your Ninja Creami processing lid feels a little loose or wobbly, you’re probably wondering if something is wrong. Nothing is wrong. Here’s why it’s like that and how to know your paddle is actually installed correctly. Is it normal for the Ninja Creami paddle to feel wobbly? Yes. A loose or wobbly paddle is completely normal on all Ninja Creami machines. It is designed that way. It will not affect how your ice cream processes and there is nothing wrong with your machine. Why Is the Paddle Loose? The Creamerizer paddle needs a small amount of […]
-
Ninja Creami Black Cherry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
If you love the combination of cherries and chocolate, you have to make this Ninja Creami black cherry chocolate chunk ice cream. It has real fresh cherry flavor, chunks of dark chocolate in every bite, and the most amazing creamy texture. Jump to: Tips for making Ninja Creami Black Cherry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream Looking for more Ninja Creami Ice Cream Recipes? Ingredient tips and substitutions Directions for Making the Ice Cream Mixture Directions for Processing the Ice Cream Mixture Save for Later on Pinterest! Recipe Comments Cherries and chocolate are one of those classic flavor combinations that just works. […]
-
Can You Use Generic or Knock-Off Ninja Creami Containers?
This question comes up constantly in the Ninja Creami community. Can you use generic or knock-off containers? Here’s the honest answer, along with what I found when I actually measured them myself and where to find the real ones. Can you use generic or knock-off Ninja Creami containers? Technically, yes. Generic containers CAN work. But they can also cause the containers to get scratched, or cause the machine to malfunction. And using non-Ninja approved accessories can void your warranty. So yes, you can use knock-offs. But at your own risk. Many people swear that their Temu or Amazon third-party containers […]
-
Ninja Creami Strawberry Basil Goat Cheese Protein Ice Cream
If you’re looking for something a little different from your typical strawberry ice cream, you have to try this Ninja Creami strawberry basil goat cheese protein ice cream. It’s light, refreshing, and the goat cheese gives it this amazing tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the fresh basil and sweet strawberries. Trust me, the goat cheese is what makes this one really special. This recipe comes in at 284 calories, 36 grams of protein, 8 grams of sugar, 9 grams of fat, and 18 carbs for the ENTIRE pint. Jump to: Tips for making Ninja Creami Strawberry Basil Goat […]
Comments
No Comments