Biscuits and Gravy Pistolettes

16 servings Prep: 15 m Cook: 15 m Total: 30 m Beginner
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Biscuits and Gravy Pistolettes
These pistolettes are very simple to make and so good! Featuring ground sausage, cream cheese, and Pillsbury Grands biscuits, you can take your biscuits and gravy with you! This recipe is easily modified to your personal taste. Many things could be added such as cheese, onion, Tabasco sauce, your imagination is the limit.

Ingredients

16 servings
  • 1 pound ground sausage
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 packages Pillsbury Grands canned biscuits, 8 count
  • Cheese, onion, Tabasco sauce (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage, breaking it up into small crumbles as it cooks, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. When browned, add the cream cheese and heat until melted and well combined with the sausage; remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Open biscuits and flatten each one in your hand into an approximate 4 inch circle. Place 1-1/2 tablespoons sausage mixture in the center of each biscuit round, fold over and pinch edges together firmly to seal.
  5. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 13 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Why are my pistolettes leaking filling?

A: Make sure to pinch the edges very firmly to seal them completely. Don't overfill - stick to 1-1/2 tablespoons per biscuit. Let the sausage mixture cool slightly before filling so it's not too runny.

Q: Can I make these ahead of time?

A: Yes! Assemble the pistolettes and refrigerate unbaked for up to 24 hours, or freeze for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding 3-5 minutes to the baking time.

Tips and Techniques

Let the sausage and cream cheese mixture cool for 5-10 minutes before filling the biscuits - it will be easier to handle and less likely to leak. Press the biscuit edges together with a fork for an extra secure seal and a decorative look.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Pillsbury Grands biscuits: Homemade biscuit dough
  • Ground sausage: Ground breakfast sausage, Italian sausage, or ground turkey sausage
  • Cream cheese: Sour cream or heavy cream

Equipment Needed

  • Large skillet
  • Cookie sheet
  • Rolling pin or hands for flattening biscuits