Biscuits and gravy are something of an American rite. Deeply embedded in Southern culinary traditions, where resourcefulness and simplicity birthed some of the most iconic comfort foods, it’s a dish that dates back to the founding of the nation. Early settlers, working with minimal, humble ingredients, found a way to transform simple dough and leftover meats into a meal that would warm both body and soul.

A glorious mess on a plate, there’s something inherently irresistible about flaky, buttery pastry drenched in a sea of velvety pan drippings. Now, imagine giving this timeless duo a modern twist, and taking it to go, right in the palm of your hand.

While the sensation is a revelation, the concept is anything but. In fact, it’s barely a recipe at all. More of a craft project than cooking, I simply brought together my umami shiitake gravy and basic flaky biscuits, baking them together in one fell swoop. Locked away within each fluffy biscuit, the gravy becomes a savory surprise, waiting to be discovered.

Biscuits For Days

Though I only have a few biscuit recipes online, they’re easily among of my most popular. If the basics bore you, try these flavorful variations on for size:

• Cornbread Coconut Biscuits
• Garden Herb Biscuits
• Ube Biscuits

Too tired to start from scratch? There’s no shame in using accidentally vegan biscuit dough that’s ready for the oven in seconds.

It’s All Gravy

I’ll forever stand by my shiitake gravy as simply the best topping around, but there are certainly ways to dress it up. Consider adding…

• For protein: sliced, diced, or crumbled plant-based sausage, baked tofu, tempeh, or TVP
• For richness: vegan cheese shreds or sour cream
• For flavor: hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, or a splash of wine

Good, To Go

Because comfort should never be confined to a table, a biscuit and gravy hand pie is your passport to indulgence on the go.They’re a tribute to the timeless allure of comfort food, a testament to the boundless possibilities of plant-based cuisine, and, most importantly, a delicious reminder that sometimes the best things in life are truly that simple.

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Yield: Makes 9 Servings

Biscuits and Gravy Hand Pies

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Get classic southern comfort food wrapped in one dish. Biscuits and gravy hand pies are the simple recipe you'll always want on hand.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Batch Basic Flaky Biscuits
• 1/2 Batch Make-Ahead Chickpea Gravy

Instructions

1. Cut your biscuits into 2 1/2 inch rounds. Place a heaping tablespoon filling in the center of one, and the cover it with a second round of dough. Stretch the top biscuit if needed, pressing down firmly around the edges to seal.
2. If using an air fryer, cook 3 at a time, directly in an ungreased basket. Don't preheat, and air fry at 350 degrees for 4 - 6 minutes, until golden brown. Repeat as needed.
3. If baking, preheat your oven to 375 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Bake the stuffed biscuits for 12 - 15 minutes, until golden brown all over.

Notes

Leftover hand pies can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 - 5 days. To reheat, pop them in a toaster oven or air fryer for 3 - 4 minutes, until hot all the way through.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

9

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 560Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 65mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 20g

All nutritional information presented within this site are intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information on BitterSweetBlog.com should only be used as a general guideline. This information is provided as a courtesy and there is no guarantee that the information will be completely accurate. Even though I try to provide accurate nutritional information to the best of my ability, these figures should still be considered estimations.