The Best Biscuits & Creamy Italian Sausage Gravy | ThymeWithApril

biscuits

🥗Healthier: whole grain biscuits

💰Cheaper: homemade biscuits

Whole grain biscuits are more nutritious, while homemade options can be more budget-friendly.

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: skim milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while skim milk is a budget-friendly option.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Open the can of Pillsbury biscuits and space them apart on the baking sheet.

Spread a little butter on top of the biscuits.

Bake the biscuits for 13 to 16 minutes according to the package instructions.

In a pan over medium heat, add Italian sausage and break it apart while cooking until fully browned.

Add 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon of flour and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the sausage, stirring until the butter melts and flour is incorporated.

Gradually add 2.5 cups of half and half, stirring to prevent sticking or burning.

Season the gravy with 1/8 teaspoon of dried thyme, red pepper flakes, dried rosemary, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

After baking, split the biscuits open and pour the creamy sausage gravy over them.

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