Heart-Healthy Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
Elevate your breakfast game with this irresistible recipe for Heart-Healthy Biscuits with Sausage Gravy—a lighter take on a classic Southern comfort dish! Crafted with whole wheat flour and skim milk, these fluffy, golden biscuits deliver wholesome goodness without sacrificing flavor. Paired with a creamy, savory gravy made from low-fat turkey sausage, olive oil, and a touch of garlic powder, this recipe transforms traditional indulgence into a guilt-free delight. Perfect for a nourishing brunch or a hearty morning treat, this dish is ready in just an hour and serves six. Packed with flavor yet mindful of your heart health, it's a winning choice for health-conscious food lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Cold unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Skim milk
- 8 ounces Low-fat turkey sausage
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup Skim milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a large bowl, mix together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cut in the cold unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the 3/4 cup of skim milk. Stir until the dough begins to come together.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently a few times until smooth. Roll to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into biscuits using a round cutter.
Place biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
While the biscuits cook, prepare the sausage gravy. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Crumble the low-fat turkey sausage into the skillet and cook until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
In the same skillet, sprinkle all-purpose flour over remaining oil and sausage drippings and stir to form a roux. Cook the roux for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually whisk in the low-sodium chicken broth and 1 cup skim milk, ensuring no lumps form.
Continue cooking over medium heat until the gravy thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the cooked sausage, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder. Adjust seasoning to taste.
To serve, split the warm biscuits and ladle sausage gravy over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.4 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.6 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 4425 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.8 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.2 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 102.8 g | 206% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 710 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2350 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
