Bob Evans Original Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

May 3, 2007 | Reviewer: Nicole

Bob Evans Original Sausage Gravy and Biscuits Price: $3.59
Serving: 1/2 package, 6.75 oz.
Calories: 340
Fat:27%, 18g
Cholesterol: 6%, 15mg
Sodium: 45%, 1090mg
Protein: 9g
Carbs: 12%, 37g
Fiber: 5%, 1g
WW Points: 8 Points for one serving

Bob Evans says: White Gravy with Pork Sausage & 2 Biscuits

Nicole says: Bob gives separate cooking directions for the gravy and biscuits, which come in separate packages out of the box. Really, they can still cook together - cook the gravy for 4 minutes, then throw the biscuits in for the last 1 minute (add ten seconds - they
are warmer and softer that way).

The biscuits are pretty amazing and didn’t become hard from the microwave heating process. They could have had a bit more crumb, but absolutely avoided being rubbery. Soft, warm biscuits. Ahhhh. These are tasty enough, but really they are just a delivery vehicle for the gravy.

The tray for the gravy reminds of a shelf stable meat and potatoes meal I once ate, which wasn’t terrible, but I’d take Banquet over that crazy thing any day. Luckily, the gravy is not shelf stable. It is frozen, which means you should consider giving it a quick stir to get the ice crystals out of the center before the final minute of cooking. The gravy turns out creamy and chunky, with a generous share of spicy sausage bits and black pepper. It’s just below diner quality, but still savory and hearty. I’m more accustomed to gravies a bit heavier in fat and salt, but this is still quite good, and those who don’t prefer a sodium-heavy diet would probably like this.

Bob is fooling himself when he says that this is two servings. It is, however, a reasonably satisfying breakfast, especially for a workday morning when you’re accustomed to tea and a pecan twirl. I would recommend this to hungry people and hungover people. People who didn’t eat dinner last night, or ate dinner too early. If you’ve never experienced biscuits and gravy before, this would be by no means the worst introduction ever.

Bonus Instant Message conversation about star ratings, sodium, and Alton Brown:

GAIM conversation between Abi and Nicole

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13 Responses to “Bob Evans Original Sausage Gravy and Biscuits”

MaryAnne on May 3rd, 2007

I did some calculations. If Nicole ate this entire meal, which I’m assuming she did, then she consumed 680 calories, 36 grams of fat (more than half of her daily maximum), 74 carbs (holy moly), and here’s the shocker- 2180 milligrams of sodium which is 25% more than the daily maximum for women in one FROZEN not-a-5-star impossibly unhealthy breakfast. Nicole, does your chest hurt yet? That’s more fat than I consume in a day, almost half my daily calories, and don’t get me started on the white carbs and I’m not even a carb counter! I didn’t know people bought meals like this. I do appreciate the Friday review though. This is the part I don’t get: “and those who don’t prefer a sodium-heavy diet would probably like this.” 2180 milligrams!!!! Unbelievable. Abi, check Nicole’s pulse.
(Nicole, I hope you don’t think I’m attacking your review. I rather enjoy them. I am however wasting at least 7 full minutes of work time and yes, am still shocked that you consumed this.)
Abi Jones on May 3rd, 2007

MaryAnne, that’s why I included the IM conversation at the end of the review. This meal is insanely bad for you. Though, I must admit that I’m the one who purchased it and gave it to Nicole.
tanya on May 3rd, 2007

“It may have contained a lot (of sodium) but it wasn’t salty enough.” *ha* Nicole, I am a huge salt lover - but 90% from 2 biscuits - that’s just nuts.
Jeri on May 4th, 2007

Biscuits and gravy…there’s no way to kid yourself that you’re eating something even remotely healthy. That’s why you should eat them in restaurants, so there is no incriminating nutritional information to remind you just how bad you’re being. I must admit that I’ve tried the Bob Evan’s frozen version, and found them surprisingly good.
Amber on May 4th, 2007

mmm…that *would* be a great hangover breakfast at home, assuming I get myself out of bed before noon. Way better than shattering your teeth on Kashi’s fiberific cereal when you have a massive headache. I’ve never seen this meal before.
Marvo on May 4th, 2007

Bob Evans? All I know about Bob Evans is that it’s in Indiana. I have never heard of sausage gravy before. It sounds deliciously disgusting. I am intrigued.
Nicole on May 4th, 2007

It’s A-OK to indulge at times. The people who live to be 110 often answer the “how” by saying they ate, drank, and smoked whatever they wanted. Not that I want to live to be 110. But I suppose I’m on the right path

Oh, and I’m still a size 2.

If you have one in your area, I recommend the Biscuits and Gravy at Waffle House.
Thinggtwoo on May 13th, 2007

This stuff is WONDERFUL. I live in New England with nary a Bob Evans restaurant in sight, or even in a decent day’s drive. I saw this in the freezer, and just about went into convulsions of JOY!
Self Taught Chef on July 16th, 2007

Bob Evans does well but why not try it on your own? I found this: http://recipehut.homestead.com/SpicySausageGravy.html

Make some ‘bickets in a tube” and enjoy. It always tastes better when you makin it yourself!
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Mac on October 17th, 2007

I find it hard to believe that someone would actually buy this already made when it is so easy to make homemade. As far as nutritional value goes whats wrong with meat and gravy served over biscuits or even toast?
The worst Bob Evans sausage gravy I ever had was actually in a Bob Evans restaurant. If I want flash backs I would buy it already made. Lol.
As far as making it homemade.
Brown a tube of Bob Evans Sausage. Drain the fat. Mix in 1/4 cup of flour really well. Stir in 2 cups of milk and stir while it thickens. Add salt to taste and lots of freshly ground pepper. If you don’t want to go through the hassle of making homemade biscuits just throw some Grands Biscuits in the oven. Now how hard is that?
Rose on December 16th, 2007

Nicole, you are the goddess of frozen foods. you are a hungry woman, you are the queen of the frozen foods section.

I admire your ability to eat these foods and still not be obese, or dead. because I just consumed a biscuit with home made sausage gravy and feel though I may explode momentarily. but it was delicious and I love “Trashy” frozen meals. mm.

As for waffle house, I do not believe the ones in my area serve biscuits and gravy, but I reccomend the hashbrows with cheese and onions with ketchup and salt. mm.
Cari on March 20th, 2008

I live in a foodie city where biscuits and gravy either frighten or cause episodes of sneering.

I never get to eat this dish unless I prepare it in my own kitchen which is a hassle for one serving. I didn’t expect to like this product, but found it was strangely delicious albeit rich. I saved half for a later meal, but easily could have been a pig and finished every morsel.