LOW CARB BISCUITS AND GRAVY

LOW CARB BISCUITS AND GRAVY

Olivia found this recipe at www.theskinnyfork.com.  The idea of low carb biscuits and gravy seems like kind of an oxymoron, but it is true!  I have not personally had these myself but according to Olivia if you make these with the idea that , "Hey I can have biscuits and gravy on a low carb diet" you will really enjoy them.  When she fixed them she shared with me that they were really good.

Part of the success of following a low carb diet plan is finding ways to have some of your favorite comfort foods and not feeling like you are sacrificing every single day.  Recipes like this one may help you keep to a healthy eating plan.  Hope you enjoy it!
-Nanette

 

LOW CARB BISCUITS AND GRAVY

Ingredients:
Biscuits:
1 1/2 C. Almond Flour
1 Tbsp. Baking Powder
1/2 Tsp. Garlic Powder
1/4 Tsp. Salt
1/3 C. Sour Cream (Or Plain Fat-Free Greek Yogurt)
2 Whole Large Eggs
4 Tbsp. Butter
1/3 C. Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Gravy:
1 Lb. Lean Ground Turkey Breakfast Sausage
8 Oz. Cream Cheese, Softened
1/2 C. Heavy Cream
1/2 C. Reduced Fat Milk
1/2 Tsp. Onion Powder
1/4 Tsp. Salt
1/8 Tsp Pepper

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with foil or a silicone baking mat for easy clean-up and lightly coat with non-stick baking spray.
Sift together the 1 1/2 C. Almond Flour, 1 Tbsp. Baking Powder, 1/2 Tsp. Garlic Powder, and 1/4 Tsp. Salt.
In another bowl, mix together the 1/3 C. Sour Cream, 2 Whole Large Eggs, 4 Tbsp. Butter, and 1/3 C. Shredded Cheddar Cheese until well combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined. Do NOT over mix.
Scoop the dough out in about 2 Tbsp. at a time and place onto the prepared baking sheet about 2" apart.

Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown on the tops.

While the biscuits are baking, brown the 1 Lb. Lean Ground Breakfast Sausage in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Do NOT drain off.
Add the 8 Oz. Softened Cream Cheese and stir until melted.

Pour in the 1/2 C. Heavy Cream, 1/2 C. Reduced Fat Milk 1/2 Tsp. Onion Powder, 1/4 Tsp. Salt, and 1/8 Tsp Pepper.

Reduce the heat to simmer and continue to cook, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes.
Once the biscuits are done, remove them from the oven and cut in half.
Top each with about 1/4 C. of the gravy and enjoy right away!