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    Food » Turkey Sausage Gravy

    Turkey Sausage Gravy

    Posted: 12/05/2021 | Last updated: 03/24/2022 by Erin 1 Comment
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    A thick and flavorful turkey sausage gravy that has half of the fat and calories of the original! Made with turkey sausage and nonfat milk, this version is just as rich as the original!

    Up close plate of low calorie biscuits covered in turkey sausage gravy.
    Piled onto fluffy biscuits - the best way to use this gravy.

    Do You Love Biscuits and Gravy?

    I sure do! Around these parts, biscuits and gravy is a breakfast dish that is loved by just about everyone. The original version - typically using pork sausage and whole milk - is quite fattening and high calorie (btw, I'm not judging... I love making them that way!).

    So, what if you could get the same experience - without sacrificing flavor and texture - with half of the calories and fat? Enter my turkey sausage gravy! Let's go through what you'll need to make it. If you have the best fat separator handy then I guarantee you'll want to make it more than once (... or every Saturday morning?) once you taste how amazing this is!

    Ingredients You'll Need To Make It

    • Turkey Breakfast Sausage - I buy the rolls of ground turkey sausage at 16-ounces each. If you can only find the 12-ounce rolls, that will work too.
    • Nonfat (skim) milk - You'll need 2 cups. See my note below about altering this recipe to make it dairy free.
    • All-purpose Flour - You'll only need a quarter cup. This is sprinkled onto the cooked sausage to thicken the gravy once the milk is added.
    • Salt and Pepper - Keepin' it simple. Make sure to taste your gravy and adjust the saltiness/peppery-ness as desired!
    A stainless skillet full of turkey sausage gravy being scooped up with a wooden spoon.
    Anyone for breakfast?

    Is This Healthier Than Regular Gravy?

    By using turkey sausage and skim milk, a significant reduction is seen in the fat and calorie content of this gravy.

    My turkey sausage gravy contains 184 calories and 8.2 grams of total fat per serving.

    Traditional sausage gravy contains 360 calories and 18 grams of total fat per serving.

    When paired with my low fat, lower calorie biscuits, you can enjoy a favorite and notoriously rich breakfast dish with a bit of a healthier nutritional profile - about half of the fat and calories!

    An up close view of a white ceramic bowl full of thick turkey sausage gravy sprinkled with pepper.
    Have no fear - this gravy is thick despite its lower fat content.

    Can This Be Made Dairy Free?

    I have not personally tested this recipe using non-dairy milk products such as almond or soy milk, but you should be able to substitute these ingredients without too much trouble. The flavor and texture of the recipe will be altered, of course, and you may need to make some adjustments to achieve the same thickness.

    If you are having trouble getting your gravy to thicken up using a non-dairy milk, make an additional slurry of flour by whisking an extra tablespoon or so of flour with ½ cup of the hot gravy, and then return the slurry to the skillet and stir.

    An overhead view of turkey sausage gravy spooned over some biscuits, with a tray of low calorie biscuits in the background.
    Biscuits and gravy don't have to be unhealthy!

    Tips For Success

    • Don't Burn The Sausage - there's nothing worse than a sausage gravy with that icky burnt charcoal flavor, so make sure that you don't let the sausage bits in the pan get too dark/black during the cooking process. Control the heat of the stove burner and remove any bits that are too blackened. Keep moving the sausage around as it cooks to avoid burning. As soon as the sausage is no longer pink, you're ready to proceed to the next steps.
    • Stir Frequently - stir the gravy frequently once you add the milk. I like to use a slotted spatula and gently scrape it along the bottom of the pan, letting the gravy filter through the slits. This ensures nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan and helps prevent lumps from forming.

    How Do I Serve This?

    Turkey sausage gravy is, of course, best when spooned onto some fresh biscuits. I like to slice them open and place them on the plate with the crusty side facing up before adding the gravy. Just a personal preference.

    You can also serve this gravy with a thick slice of toast or spooned onto toasted English muffins. But let's be honest... biscuits are the best.

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    Turkey Sausage Gravy


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    • Author: Erin
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 6 Servings 1x
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    Description

    This thick and luscious turkey sausage gravy lets you enjoy your favorite biscuits and gravy breakfast with less fat and calories.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 16-oz roll ground turkey sausage
    • ¼ cup of all-purpose flour, generous (A small mound above the top of the measuring cup)
    • 2 cups nonfat milk
    • Salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    1. In a large skillet, brown the sausage until no longer pink, breaking up into small pieces with a spatula as it cooks.
    2. Sprinkle the flour onto the cooked sausage and move it around with a spatula until the sausage and grease is coated - it should look a little pasty.
    3. Add the milk and use a flat whisk to work out any lumps.  Bring the mixture to a good simmer and allow to cook, stirring frequently, until gravy has thickened (will take several minutes, be patient with it)
    4. Season with salt and pepper and stir.  Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
    5. Slice some fluffy biscuits in half and place on a plate.  Spoon hot gravy over the top and enjoy.

    Notes

    Please refer to the blog post for more tips and suggestions!

    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Cook Time: 15 mins
    • Category: Breakast
    • Method: Stovetop

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ⅙ of recipe
    • Calories: 184
    • Sugar: 4g
    • Sodium: 656mg
    • Fat: 8.2g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Carbohydrates: 8.2g
    • Fiber: 0.2g
    • Protein: 16.7g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg

    Keywords: biscuits and gravy, sausage gravy, low fat, lower calorie, breakast idea

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    About Erin

    Erin is a mom of two human babies and two fur-covered babies. She loves comfy clothes, eats too much peanut butter, and watches excessive amounts of Netflix. Make her day and toss her a like on Facebook or follow her on Instagram. Post may contain affiliate links including those via the Amazon Associates program

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    1. Brenda

      January 19, 2022 at 5:25 pm

      Love this!!!!

      ★★★★★

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