Low Fat Classic Biscuits and Gravy
Indulge guilt-free in comfort food with this hearty recipe for Low Fat Classic Biscuits and Gravy! Perfectly flaky biscuits are made lighter using non-fat Greek yogurt and low-fat buttermilk, while lean turkey sausage forms the base of a creamy, flavor-packed gravy enhanced with skim milk and a touch of garlic and onion powder. This healthier twist on the Southern classic doesn't skimp on flavor and is ready in under an hour, making it ideal for weekend breakfasts or quick brunch gatherings. Each bite offers the timeless appeal of biscuits and gravy with a fraction of the fat, proving that delicious doesn't have to mean indulgent. Keywords: low-fat biscuits, healthy gravy recipe, classic breakfast ideas, Southern comfort food, guilt-free brunch recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup low-fat buttermilk
- as needed cooking spray
- 12 oz lean turkey sausage
- 2 cups skim milk
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp onion powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or fork to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the non-fat Greek yogurt and buttermilk to the flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it 2-3 times, then roll it out to about 1/2-inch thick. Use a floured biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
Meanwhile, for the gravy, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the lean turkey sausage, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the skim milk and cornstarch until completely smooth.
Pour the milk mixture into the skillet with the sausage. Add the black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir continuously until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the freshly baked biscuits with a generous ladle of hot sausage gravy over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.1 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.3 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 360 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 5582 mg | 243% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.2 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.5 g | ||
| Protein | 141.8 g | 284% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.0 mcg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 1125 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2627 mg | 56% | |
*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.
