Low Sodium Classic Biscuits and Gravy
Indulge in the comfort of a Southern favorite with this heartwarming recipe for Low Sodium Classic Biscuits and Gravy! Perfect for anyone mindful of their sodium intake, this recipe pairs fluffy, homemade biscuits made with unsalted butter and a touch of baking powder, with a rich, creamy sausage gravy that’s bursting with flavor from fresh ground pork, ground sage, and a dash of aromatic garlic and onion powder. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a total of six servings, it’s an ideal choice for a family breakfast or brunch. Cozy, satisfying, and surprisingly easy to make, this low-sodium twist on a time-honored classic delivers all the deliciousness you crave without the extra salt. Serve warm for a meal that feels like home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, chilled
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for gravy
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour for gravy
- 2.5 cups milk for gravy
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper for gravy
- 0.25 teaspoon ground sage
- 0.5 pound fresh ground pork
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 tablespoon of baking powder.
Cut 0.5 cup of chilled unsalted butter into small cubes and incorporate into the flour mixture using your fingers or a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in 1 cup of milk gradually until the dough just comes together. Be cautious not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat or roll to about 1/2 inch thickness.
Using a biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits and place them onto a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
While the biscuits are baking, heat a skillet over medium heat and add 0.5 pound of fresh ground pork. Cook until browned.
Remove the sausage from the skillet, leaving the rendered fat. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to the skillet, melting completely.
Stir in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly until lightly browned.
Gradually whisk in 2.5 cups of milk, adding a little at a time until smooth. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the gravy begins to thicken.
Return the cooked sausage to the gravy and stir in 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon onion powder, and 0.25 teaspoon ground sage. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Reduce heat to low, maintaining a gentle simmer for 5 minutes until the gravy is thickened. If necessary, thin the gravy with a small amount of milk to reach your desired consistency.
Serve the biscuits warm, topped generously with the sausage gravy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3053 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 179.4 g | 230% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.1 g | 500% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 542 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 2117 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 254.4 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.4 g | ||
| Protein | 106.4 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.0 mcg | 65% | |
| Calcium | 1166 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2198 mg | 47% | |
*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.
