Take your breakfast game up a notch with some Keto Sausage Biscuits and Gravy. It’s the perfect low carb, high fat, gluten-free breakfast to get you through that morning fog.
If you’re craving comfort food, then you’ll definitely want to try this keto-friendly version of sausage biscuits and gravy. This dish is hearty and filling, and the best part is that it’s relatively easy to make.
The biscuits are fluffy and tender, and the gravy is rich and flavorful. Serve this dish with a side of eggs for a complete breakfast or enjoy it as is.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s a Low Carb Breakfast Option – If you’re following a low carb diet, Keto Sausage Biscuits and Gravy is a great breakfast option. Each serving has only 4g of carbs.
- It’s Quick and Easy to Make – This dish is quick and easy to make. It only takes a few minutes to prepare and cook.
- It’s Delicious – Keto Sausage Biscuits and Gravy is a delicious breakfast dish that will leave you feeling satisfied. The savory sausage gravy pairs perfectly with the fluffy biscuits.
What You Will Need
- Butter – to make your biscuits cakey, flakey, and crispy.
- Almond Flour- almond flour is perfect for a keto diet. It is low in carbs and high in calories, protein, and fiber. It also adds richness and mild sweetness to the biscuits.
- Baking Powder – to help raise the dough and make the biscuits fluffy.
- Eggs- make the biscuits light, crumbly, and rich in flavor.
- Mozzarella Cheese – adds that amazing taste and fat to the biscuits.
- Sausage – Use fresh raw sausage to get that deliciously meaty flavor.
- Heavy Cream – This will help thicken the gravy as we cant use flour as a thickening agent.
- Cream Cheese – to add cheesy goodness and take the level to the next level.
How to Make Keto Sausage Biscuits & Gravy
Make Biscuits
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe dish, melt butter in the microwave.
- Set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, add almond flour and baking powder.
- In a bowl, lightly beat eggs and mix with melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients in one bowl and mix them together.
- Mix in shredded cheese until fully combined.
- Pour batter evenly into a cupcake pan and bake for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Set aside and allow to cool.
Make Sausage Gravy
- In a pan, brown sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. (do not drain pork fat).
- Add 1/2 cup of heavy cream and stir till it thickens in the pan.
- Add cream cheese and mix together. Once mixed, turn off the heat.
Assemble
Slice biscuits in half and put on a plate sliced side facing up. Top biscuits with sausage and gravy mixture and enjoy.
FAQs
What Type of Biscuits Can I Use?
Almond flour biscuits are basic biscuits that go really well with this sausage gravy recipe. But if you want to try something different, you can use any keto-friendly, low-carb biscuit for this dish such as a keto cheddar bay biscuit.
Can I Use Any Other Type of Sausage Instead of Pork?
If you don’t want to use pork sausages for any reason, you still have other options like turkey, beef, or chicken sausages.
How Many Carbs are in Biscuits and Gravy?
Each biscuit topped with gravy ends up being around 2.5 – 3 carbs.
What Can I Use to Thicken the Gravy?
If your gravy is too thin, you can add some more cream cheese to thicken it or cook it a bit longer.
Keto Sausage Biscuits and Gravy
Take your breakfast game up a notch with some Keto Sausage Biscuits and Gravy. It's the perfect low carb, high fat, gluten-free breakfast to get you through that morning fog.
Ingredients
Biscuit Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Gravy Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 ounces cream cheese
Instructions
Make Biscuits
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe dish, melt butter in the microwave.
- Set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, add almond flour and baking powder.
- In a bowl, lightly beat eggs and mix with melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients in one bowl and mix them together.
- Mix in shredded cheese until fully combined.
- Pour batter evenly into a cupcake pan and bake for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Set aside and allow to cool.
Make Sausage Gravy
- In a pan, brown sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. (do not drain pork fat).
- Add 1/2 cup of heavy cream and stir till it thickens in the pan.
- Add cream cheese and mix together. Once mixed, turn off the heat.
Assemble
Slice biscuits in half and put on a plate sliced side facing up. Top biscuits with sausage and gravy mixture and enjoy.
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