Whole Wheat Biscuits with Sausage Gravy,
This “healthy” twist on a comfort food favorite is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The fresh sage brings out the warm and cozy flavors of hearty sausage and creamy gravy, while fresh chives add a dash of green and a bit of fresh onion zing. This will stick to your ribs, but the whole wheat flour in the biscuits should ease your conscience a little. Just think of all that extra fiber you’re getting!
Ingredients
Biscuits:
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, plus more for brushing
Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves
- 2 chipotles in adobe, minced
- 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Make the biscuits: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together the first 5 ingredients. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles course meal. Stir in 3/4 cup of buttermilk just until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a work surface and knead just until it comes together. Roll out the dough 1/2 inch think and cut out four 3-inch rounds. Put the scraps together and reroll, stamp out 2 more rounds. Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and brush tops with buttermilk. Bake for 20 minutes or until the biscuits have are risen and a golden brown.
- Meanwhile, make the gravy: In a skillet, heat the oil. Add the turkey. Cook over medium heat, breaking it up until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh sage leaves, chipotles, salt, pepper and flour and cook for 1 minute. Add milk and simmer, stirring until thick, about 5 minutes. Add fresh chives.
- Split the biscuits, top with gravy and serve.
Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
