Cheddar Biscuits and Gravy

Growing up we used to love it when my dad would make homemade biscuits & gravy for dinner. Craving some comfort food I found a good recipe from Sandra's Money Saving Meals.  For the gravy I just cooked a pound of pork and only used half, freezing the remainder in a ziplock bag. 

Gravy

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 3 Tbsp canola oil
• 3 Tbsp flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tsp thyme
• salt & pepper to taste

1. In a large skillet, over medium heat, brown pork.  Season with a little salt & pepper and set pork aside in a separate bowl. Drain any excess liquids from pan.

2. In the same skillet whisk together the oil and flour over medium heat. Add milk, thyme, salt & pepper.  Keep whisking over medium heat till thickened. Add cooked pork and serve.

Cheddar Biscuits

 Ingredients:

• 2 1/3 cup flour
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 3 Tbsp melted butter
• 3/4 cup milk
•  1 Tbsp parsley
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

1.  Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, & salt.  Using a pastry blender cut in the shortening (if you do not have a pastry blender then you can use a fork to cut in the shortening or use a food processor).

2. Add melter butter, milk, & parsley stirring till just blended.  Gently fold in the cheddar cheese. 

3. Place a sheet of parchment paper on a cookie sheet and drop large spoonfuls of the biscuit mixture onto the sheet.  Bake for 10-12 minutes till it just starts to turn brown.