What To Serve With Biscuits & Gravy: 21 BEST Sides!

What to serve with biscuits and gravy – side dishes and accompaniments, from crispy hash browns to juicy fried tomatoes, and lots in between! 

Biscuits and gravy is a popular breakfast in the United States, with origins in the deep south.

It has humble beginnings as a meal of necessity that was created after the American Revolutionary War to ensure workers were sustained ahead of a hard day of work, though it’s still a meal that’s loved by many today. 

It typically consists of soft dough biscuits drenched in sawmill or meat gravy, often with chunks of sausage, bacon, and minced beef. 

Though it’s definitely a filling meal when served alone, you might want to add some extras.

In this guide, I’m going to share my best recommendations for what to serve with biscuits and gravy.

In a rush and just need some quick ideas? 

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Some of the best sides for biscuits and gravy include fried green tomatoes, bacon and eggs, hash browns, pancakes, chorizo sausages, and French fries. 

For a real Southern inspired feast, you might also want to serve up shrimp and grits, chicken fried steak, and steak and eggs. 

Adding some colourful veggies to your plate is always a good idea too, and some tasty options include tomato and avocado salad, sautéed spinach and mushrooms, grilled asparagus, and Southern style collard greens. 

Read on for more ideas, including the best, easiest to follow recipes for preparing these sides at home… 

1. Fried green tomatoes 

Fried green tomatoes have origins in the south, making them a great side for biscuits and gravy if you’re keen to keep things authentic! 

But what are they exactly? 

They’re made by dipping unripened tomatoes in cornmeal and then frying.

They have a slightly sour, tangy flavour that works so well with the crunchy coating. 

There’s often a little bit confusion about the exact type of tomatoes you should use.

Green simply refers to unripened, and there isn’t a specific variety that you need!

You just need to ensure that they’re plucked from the vines while still green, before they’ve developed that vibrant red colour. 

2. Bacon and eggs 

You can’t discuss a good breakfast without giving mention to bacon and eggs! 

An omelette would work particularly well here, served alongside crispy bacon. 

This choice of side dish transforms your meal into a real feast, perfect for if you have a long day ahead of you, or if you’re serving your biscuits and gravy for dinner. 

Of course, you can keep things super simple by just serving up a side of perfectly fluffy scrambled eggs. 

You’ll need just 5 ingredients and less than 5 minutes to create delicious results. 

3. Hash browns 

Chunks of deep fried, golden potato and onion are completely delicious when dipped into your gravy sauce! 

Though hash browns are traditionally deep fried, I prefer to bake them in the oven.

It helps to avoid them become too greasy, and this can be especially important when you’re serving them as part of a rich meal. 

This recipe for oven baked hash browns is easy to follow and produces a wonderfully crispy results without unnecessary oil. 

If you fancy getting creative, try using sweet potatoes instead – they create beautifully golden hash browns! 

4. Pancakes 

Another famous breakfast choice, you can’t go wrong with a helping of pancakes. 

When serving these, I like to add them to the middle of the table and allow everyone to help themselves. 

I personally like to save a pancake until the very end, and add a little sugar and lemon juice or a light spread of jam, as a sweet little treat to round off the meal. 

If you haven’t yet mastered the art of making the perfect pancake, take a look at this guide.

Best of all, your pancakes can be frozen for up to 2 months, so you’ll have an easy breakfast or lunch option waiting for you in the freezer! 

(You might also enjoy what to serve with blackened chicken). 

5. Sautéed mushrooms

Mushrooms are a tasty choice for what to serve with biscuits and gravy, and they also happen to be a great source of fibre, protein, and antioxidants. 

This is how I create sautéed mushrooms that are perfectly browned every single time… 

Firstly, heat a knob of butter in a pan until melted, and add your mushrooms with a sprinkling of salt.

Next, allow them to cook, without stirring, for five minutes. 

Give them a really good stir to turn them all round, then fry for a final few minutes to finish them off. 

Taste, and add seasoning if required. 

As you might have guessed, the secret here is to avoid the temptation to keep stirring.

If you manage this, you’ll be rewarded with beautifully plump and delicious sautéed mushrooms every single time! 

6. Chorizo sausages

Chorizo sausages are wonderfully rich in flavour. 

The main query that people often have when it comes to eating chorizo is whether or not it needs to be cooked. 

The answer here is that it depends on the type of sausage that you buy.

Traditional Spanish chorizo is fermented, smoked, and cured, and you can slice it up and serve without cooking. Mexican chorizo, on the other hand, is different.

It’s fresh instead of cured and has a slightly different flavour profile, meaning that it needs to be cooked before eating. 

Make sure you check the packaging before eating so you know exactly what you need to do! 

7. Southern fried potatoes 

Southern fried potatoes are just the ticket when you’re looking for a hearty breakfast that will fill you up. 

Potatoes are steamed first of all, then fried in bacon dripping to ensure they’re golden and crispy on the outside, and satisfyingly fluffy on the inside. 

Avoid starchy potatoes here, or you might find that your potatoes go mushy instead of crispy during the frying process. 

8. Poached eggs

Poached eggs are always popular at breakfast, making them a good option for what to serve with biscuits and gravy. 

Check out this guide to how to perfectly poach eggs to get that dreamy, oozy yolk every single time. 

I like to put mine in the middle of the table with some toast so everyone can help themselves. 

9. Oxo roast potatoes

Oxo roast potatoes is one of my favourite recipes, and I serve these with everything from a roast dinner on a Sunday through to an indulgent breakfast on a Saturday morning. 

What makes them so good?

Well, they’re initially parboiled in a stock cube to soften and add flavour, before being ruffled up in a colander to create those wonderful crispy bites.

Finally, they’re finished off in an air fryer or the oven until fluffy inside and a deep golden colour. 

10. Fresh fruit salad 

Biscuits and gravy is a heavy meal, and sometimes you might want a light and fresh side to balance things out, and ensure you’re getting a serving of your 5-a-day. 

This is why a fresh fruit salad should be considered as a serving suggestion. 

Just chop up melon, kiwi, strawberries, and mango, and you’re good to go.

You may want to add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to help to keep your fruit extra fresh, or a dollop of natural yoghurt for creaminess. 

11. French fries 

French fries at breakfast are always a special treat!

They’re really good for dipping into that gravy sauce, the extra crunch is often much appreciated. 

12. Tomato and avocado salad

Add an element of freshness to the breakfast table by creating a simple side salad of fresh tomatoes and avocado. 

This side dish is best prepared just before you’re ready to tuck into the meal, so the avocado doesn’t start to brown. 

13. Sauteed spinach 

Spinach is a real nutritional powerhouse, and serving it up as a side dish at breakfast is a brilliant way to ensure your family are getting enough green veggies! 

Just sauté some garlic in a pan with a little olive oil, and add your spinach to cook until just wilted. 

It should only take a minute or two. 

Spinach can naturally contain a lot of water, so you can remove any excess by placing your dish between two kitchen towels until you’re ready to serve. 

14. Chicken fried steak

Chicken fried steak is an all-American classic, and I love adding it to the breakfast table if I have guests coming to stay! 

With roots in the south, it’s a fantastic pairing for biscuits and gravy. 

The name is a little confusing, as it’s not actually made using chicken. 

It’s made with tenderised beef steak, and the name is purely a nod to the fact that the breading looks like fried chicken. 

(For more Southern inspired sides, take a look at what to serve with dirty rice). 

15. Southern style collard greens

This Southern style collard greens recipe cooks the greens low and slow in a crockpot with plenty of bold, punchy additions to really ramp up the flavour and create a side dish that’ll get everyone talking. 

Do bear in mind that they need to be cooked for several hours, so you’ll need to factor that into your planning and preparation! 

16. Southern fried corn 

For a deliciously fresh, sweet, and smokey side dish to serve with biscuits and gravy, try Southern fried corn. 

It involves removing the corn from the cob and pan frying it in butter or a little bacon fat. 

If you like your food with a bit of a kick, add some finely chopped jalapeño peppers during the cooking process – oh so good! 

17. Steak and eggs

For a really hearty choice when it comes to what to serve with biscuits and gravy, go for steak and eggs. 

It’s simple to prepare, full of protein, and perfect for a weekend breakfast treat. 

My personal favourite option for this combination is fried eggs, but of course the choice is yours. 

18. Grilled asparagus

When it comes to simple yet nutritious sides, you can’t go wrong with a plateful of grilled asparagus. 

Toss your spears in a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, and grill under a high heat for 3-5 minutes, or until lightly charred and tender when prodded with a fork. 

Serve with some lemon slices for squeezing – a little acidity is key to bringing out that beautifully fresh flavour. 

19. Roasted veggies 

You really can’t go wrong with a side of roasted veggies, and the beauty of this choice for what to serve with biscuits and gravy is that you can use up any vegetables that you happen to have in your pantry. 

Think tomatoes, onions, peppers, potatoes, courgettes, mushrooms… Anything goes! 

20. Shrimp and grits

Shrimp and grits is another classic Southern breakfast dish, so it’s the perfect addition to the table when you want to offer up several options and really push the boat out to impress your guests. 

Creamy grits come together with saucy shrimp, onions, bacon, and peppers, and the result is the ultimate in comfort food. 

21. German chocolate cake

If you’re anything like me, you’ll love rounding off a meal with a deliciously sweet treat! 

You might be interested to know that German chocolate cake is considered to be something of a Southern classic, after back in 1957, a recipe appeared in the Dallas Morning News. 

If you’re celebrating a special occasion, it’s definitely worth making your own to enjoy as a dessert after your biscuits and gravy. 

What’s your favourite side dish for biscuits and gravy? 

Do you like to create a show stopping spread with steak and eggs and shrimp and grits, or do you keep things simple with a serving of grilled asparagus? 

Do leave a comment below and share your ideas and thoughts on the best combinations for taking this Southern classic to another level! 

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