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12 February 28, 2016 30 Minute Recipes

Biscuits and Gravy with Maple Sausage Gravy

Biscuits and Gravy with Maple Sausage Gravy is a brunch favorite that has been lightened up with whole wheat biscuits, turkey sausage and a touch of maple in gravy!

Skinny Biscuits and Gravy with Maple Sausage Gravy is a brunch favorite that has been lightened up with whole wheat biscuits, turkey sausage and a touch of maple in gravy!
Skinny Biscuits and Gravy with Maple Sausage Gravy is a brunch favorite that has been lightened up with whole wheat biscuits, turkey sausage and a touch of maple in gravy!

Skinny Biscuits and Gravy with Maple Sausage Gravy is a brunch favorite that has been lightened up with whole wheat biscuits, turkey sausage and a touch of maple in gravy!

I think Mother Nature is pulling a dirty trick on us. If you were to walk outside here, you wouldn’t believe it is still February. As in 60’s and 70’s this weekend. The fact that we were going for walks around our neighbor and enjoying a tasty margarita on our back porch has me itching for spring even more.

So with all this warm weather, I thought to get out of the house. Stretch my legs and take Aiden for a walk. My other secret reasoning? To have the little guy take a long snooze. I would take even 1 full hour at this point because he thinks sleep is for the weak. We have a power napper on our hands and this mama’s patience is really getting tested.

Skinny Biscuits and Gravy with Maple Sausage Gravy is a brunch favorite that has been lightened up with whole wheat biscuits, turkey sausage and a touch of maple in gravy!

Back to this not so glorious walk. I should mention he isn’t currently a fan of his car seat. Well according to others, no baby is really fond of theirs. I was just hoping we had a wonder baby on our hands. Not so much. So during this walk, he started getting rather feisty. Sophia, Lenny the Lion, nor I, could calm him down. In efforts to speed this process up, I started to jog. Silence. Oh phew. Back to walking. Instant whaling. Ugh. Moved my legs a bit faster. Silence again. Oh dear. Well that is one way to make mama burn an extra calorie or two…

Skinny Biscuits and Gravy with Maple Sausage Gravy is a brunch favorite that has been lightened up with whole wheat biscuits, turkey sausage and a touch of maple in gravy!

My reward? These Biscuits and Gravy with Maple Sausage Gravy! It is no secret that I love recreating glutenous recipes to a healthier version but still full of flavor. And this dish got rave reviews, even from my father in law that is not a fun of ‘health’ food. I chalk that up as a win!

Skinny Biscuits and Gravy with Maple Sausage Gravy is a brunch favorite that has been lightened up with whole wheat biscuits, turkey sausage and a touch of maple in gravy!

The base of this recipe starts with the whole wheat biscuits I gave you all last week. They are easy enough that you can whip up a batch any morning, as in 20 minutes, start to finish! Then the good stuff is poured on. But not ordinary sausage gravy. Between you and me, I never cared for biscuits and gravy because of the fatty, spicy sausage and peppery gravy. To fix it? I lightened the dish up with Jennie O Turkey Sausage! Turkey sausage is a staple around our house – from soup, to pasta to stuffed in sweet potatoes. We made the switch a few years ago to ground turkey and sausage to ensure we were dishing up healthy dishes but still keeping them full of flavor. It is incredibly versatile and I have yet to have a family member detect my switch a roo!

Skinny Biscuits and Gravy with Maple Sausage Gravy is a brunch favorite that has been lightened up with whole wheat biscuits, turkey sausage and a touch of maple in gravy!

As I mentioned, this gravy is no ordinary gravy. Beyond lightening it up with turkey sausage, it thickens with a bit of whole wheat flour then almond milk is whisked in and sweetened with a touch of maple! It is enough to make you think, “Hm, what is that?!” but not enough to make you think you are diving into a stack of pancakes.

Now that we have brunch covered, where is my mimosa?

Skinny Biscuits and Gravy with Maple Sausage Gravy is a brunch favorite that has been lightened up with whole wheat biscuits, turkey sausage and a touch of maple in gravy!

Biscuits and Gravy with Maple Sausage Gravy

Skinny Biscuits and Gravy with Maple Sausage Gravy is a brunch favorite that has been lightened up with whole wheat biscuits, turkey sausage and a touch of maple in gravy!

10 minPrep Time

20 minCook Time

30 minTotal Time

Yields 4

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

    Biscuits:
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold butter
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • Gravy:
  • 16 ounces ground turkey sausage
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

    Biscuits:
  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. In a stand mixer with paddle attachment or a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well with a whisk or fork.
  3. Cut the butter into little small pieces and add to flour mixture.
  4. Mix the flour and butter together until the butter resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Add the milk and mix together just until combined, being careful not to over mix. Knead the dough with your hands 8 to 10 times, then turn the dough out onto a floured counter or cutting board.
  6. Pat the dough out flat with your hands until it’s about 1/2 inch thick. If the dough sticks to your fingers, sprinkle a little flour on the top and bottom. If it’s too dry (not holding together), add a splash or two of milk or water.
  7. Using a cookie/biscuit cutter or upside-down drinking glass, cut out biscuit rounds. (I used a 2 5/8 inch cutter.) Gently press together the remaining dough and continue to cut biscuits, making sure not to handle the dough too much. (I yielded 11 biscuits. So you may have one leftover to munch on!)
  8. Place the biscuits on parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until lightly browned. (If using a bigger biscuit cutter, you will need to bake for longer.)
  9. Gravy:
  10. While biscuits bake, in a large sauté pan, brown turkey sausage. Once sausage is brown, stir in flour. Cook one minute,
  11. Slowly whisk in milk. Season with salt, pepper and maple syrup. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer until thickened, about ten minutes.
  12. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if needed.
  13. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serving Size is: 2 Biscuits + 1/4 of Sausage Gravy Mixture

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If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #WITHSALTANDWIT. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!

This post is sponsored by the Jennie O brand. But as always, opinions are my own! Thank you so much for supporting the brands that With Salt and Wit loves!

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Categories: 30 Minute Recipes Tags: biscuits, breakfast, easy, healthy, heart healthy, quick, sausage, Turkey Sausage, whole wheat

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Comments

  1. Beth says

    February 29, 2016 at 8:13 am

    Your photos are gorgeous Meg and I love hearing about your mom adventures! <3
    Reply
    • Meg says

      February 29, 2016 at 9:36 am

      Why thank you Beth! I have a whole bunch ;)
      Reply
  2. Nutmeg Nanny says

    February 29, 2016 at 8:55 am

    Homemade biscuits and gravy is the BEST. I keep thinking I need to make my grandma's version for the blog but haven't gotten around to it. I love that your version is skinny :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      February 29, 2016 at 9:35 am

      Oh now you need to make your Grandma's because family recipes are always the best!
      Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    February 29, 2016 at 10:01 am

    My hubby loves biscuits and gravy. I should totally try this skinny version next time!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 1, 2016 at 1:10 pm

      Oh I bet he would love this! My hubby did! Thanks Stephanie!
      Reply
  4. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

    February 29, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    What a great way to use up leftover biscuits! And don't worry, children/babies change their minds constantly! My daughter used to eat anything and everything, but we are currently going through the "I am 4 years old and only want the basics!"
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 1, 2016 at 1:10 pm

      Oh gosh...I can't wait for those days ;) Thanks Kacey!
      Reply
  5. Prairie Gal Cookin says

    February 29, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    I just love your recipes - The pictures are amazing and this looks so yummy!! I just wanted to drop a note and invite you to come join us at Sunday's Simple Homemaker Link-Up. Would love to have you link-up!! http://www.prairiegalcookin.com/sundays-simple-homemaker-1st-weekly-link-up
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 1, 2016 at 1:10 pm

      Oh why thank you! I would love to stop by!
      Reply
  6. Megan Keno says

    February 29, 2016 at 5:44 pm

    I love this skinny version, especially with summer sneaking up on us quickly! I'm keep all those "skinny" recipes in mind when I need ideas of what to make!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 1, 2016 at 7:03 am

      Oh so true! Thanks Megan!
      Reply
  7. Tanya Schroeder says

    March 1, 2016 at 10:55 am

    Ah kids, looks like you'll be running more? I don't eat biscuits and gravy that often because it's normally not the best for my my booty, but this? My booty won't mind this at all!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 1, 2016 at 1:09 pm

      Exactly! And definitely booty approved ;) Thanks Tanya!
      Reply
  8. Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner says

    March 1, 2016 at 7:34 pm

    I know my husband would love this for breakfast - thanks for the recipe!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:39 pm

      I hope he enjoys it! Thanks Deb!
      Reply
  9. Prairie Gal Cookin says

    March 15, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    Hey, just wanted to drop you a note and say thanks so much for linking up over at Sunday’s Simple Homemaker on Prairie Gal Cookin! Your recipe was featured! Please feel free to drop in and leave a different link or two on this week’s link-up, we’d love to have you! http://www.prairiegalcookin.com/sundays-simple-homemaker-3rd-weekly-link-up/
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 16, 2016 at 7:38 pm

      You are welcome! And oh thank you so much!! Excited to come back!
      Reply
  10. Cindi says

    April 24, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    Had this for dinner tonight. Delicious!!! We'll definitely be having it again. :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 24, 2016 at 7:03 pm

      Oh I am so happy to hear you all loved it! Thank you for letting me know ;) Have a wonderful week, Cindi!
      Reply
  11. dianna says

    August 26, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    I love all the recipes, look forward to all the new in my email.. I just love bisquits and gravy, and this sounds really good. I would eat this every morning. I am diabetic, nd trying to lose weight, managing my diabetes with my food, no medicine, . Was on weightwatchers, and it ddid well, but was looking for something else when I found your site. Thank you so much for healthy options.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      August 30, 2016 at 8:36 am

      Hi Dianna! You just made my day! So happy to hear you are enjoying the recipes. And I love your way of thinking - healing with food. I am firm believer in that! As I have done it as well. Best of look and let me know if you have a craving for anything. I can try my best to create a dish for you! Have a great week, Megan
      Reply

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