MAKEOVER BISCUITS & GRAVY

Makeover Biscuits & Gravy image

We lightened up biscuits and gravy to curb our guilt for eating them the day after having pancakes. Here's a terrific homemade recipe for brunch guests. -Ian Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup buttermilk
GRAVY:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 pound bulk chicken sausage
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup 2% milk

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, whisk flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add buttermilk; stir just until moistened., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times. Pat dough into a 7x5-in. rectangle (about 1 in. thick); cut into six pieces. Place 2 in. apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 8-12 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage and onion; cook 4-6 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Add garlic, thyme, pepper flakes and pepper; cook 30 seconds longer., Add broth to pan. In a small bowl, mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into sausage mixture. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 10-12 minutes or until thickened., Split biscuits in half; serve warm with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 854mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges