Keto Sausage, Biscuits and Gravy Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How many carbs are in keto sausage gravy? ›

Is sausage gravy high in carbs? In the traditional recipe, the answer is yes. Regular flour and milk are high in carbs. In this keto version, there are just 4 grams of net carbs per serving.

Biscuit With Gravy, With Sausage Gravy (1 biscuit with gravy) contains 42g total carbs, 41.2g net carbs, 29.3g fat, 11.8g protein, and 477 calories.

What makes sausage gravy taste better? Sometimes sausage gravy can taste under-seasoned. This recipe is packed with flavor thanks to the use of chicken broth rather than just milk, as well as thyme, black pepper, salt, garlic, and cayenne in the final gravy. Spend time carefully deepening the color of the roux.

If the gravy lacks oomph, adjust seasoning as necessary with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. If you used canned stock instead of homemade, the gravy might not be as flavorful.

If you're following the standard ketogenic diet, you'll want to keep your net carb limit somewhere between 20 to 50 grams a day. This means you can consume a few sausage links for breakfast or a few slices of summer sausage as a light snack and you'll be sure to remain in a ketogenic state.

On this diet, your daily carb intake should be about 20 to 50 grams. When it comes to keto diet foods, people rely on protein-rich foods such as nuts, cheese and meats. Sausage is made from pork or chicken. Thus far, sausage qualifies as a keto-friendly food.

Most gravy recipes use flour which is full of carbs. I'm sure you could find some that substituted keto-friendly ingredients but for the most part gravy is one more thing to avoid while keto.

Hardee's Biscuit 'N' Gravy Biscuit (1 each) contains 43.8g total carbs, 42.4g net carbs, 28.8g fat, 9.8g protein, and 458 calories.

For an additional kick, add a pinch or two of red pepper flakes along with the seasonings. Onions/Garlic can be sautéed with the sausage as well. If the gravy becomes too thick, add a splash of milk. This may be particularly helpful if reheating from a cold state.

Is country gravy the same as sausage gravy? ›

The main difference is that country gravy does not have sausage. Country gravy uses butter to make its roux, while sausage gravy uses the rendered fat from the meat, cooked with flour, to thicken the gravy. Check out Ree Drummond's recipe for country gravy which she serves alongside chicken fried steak.

Bonus: Seasoning for Tasty Gravy

I only season my homemade gravy with salt and pepper, and it's delicious! If you want to add more spices, avoid anything with large pieces (such as dried rosemary) to keep gravy smooth. Thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, paprika, and oregano all taste great.

If your gravy is on the skimpy side, you can thicken it quickly with flour or cornstarch. But don't add your thickener directly to the gravy, which will create lumps. Instead, try stirring in three or four tablespoons of flour or cornstarch into a small amount of cold water until you have a smooth paste.

But if you have time to spare, add pan drippings from turkey, bacon or bacon drippings, caramelized vegetables (like onions, leeks, carrots and celery), herbs or garlic. You'll want to simmer the gravy with these additions for a good 20 minutes to pick up the additional flavors (longer, if possible).

Take Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Off Your Menu

The biscuits usually are made with white flour, and the sausage gravy is high in fat, calories, and sodium.

That's all you need to make a gravy that requires no pan drippings, has amazing color, and the perfect consistency. No gloopy gravy here! I will also show you how to thicken this gluten free gravy recipe with and without Xanthan gum. This low carb gravy is only 57 calories and 1 total carb per generous serving!