Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean turkey sausage
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups 2% milk
  • 1 tsp coarse black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp rubbed sage
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 16 oz reduced-fat refrigerated biscuits
  • 1/2 cup low-moisture shredded mozzarella
  • 1 tbsp melted light butter
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley

Instructions:

  1. Place a large skillet over medium high heat and add the 1 lb lean turkey sausage.
  2. Break the meat into small crumbles until deeply browned and no pink remains.
  3. Sprinkle the 1/4 cup all purpose flour over the meat and stir for 1 minute until the raw flour scent disappears.
  4. Slowly pour in the 3 cups 2% milk while whisking constantly until the mixture begins to simmer and thicken.
  5. Stir in the 1 tsp coarse black pepper, 1/2 tsp rubbed sage, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the 1/2 cup low moisture shredded mozzarella until the cheese is fully melted and velvety.
  7. Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish (if not using the skillet).
  8. Pour the sausage gravy into the prepared dish, spreading it into an even layer.
  9. Open the 16 oz reduced fat refrigerated biscuits and cut each into quarters using kitchen shears or a knife.
  10. Place the biscuit pieces evenly over the top of the gravy until the surface is mostly covered.
  11. Brush the tops with 1 tbsp melted light butter mixed with 1/2 tsp dried parsley.
  12. Bake for 25 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and the gravy is bubbling.