Craving the hearty comfort of biscuits and gravy but sticking to your carnivore lifestyle? This recipe reinvents the classic, swapping the traditional roux for a rich, creamy sauce made with heavy cream and cream cheese.
Perfect for lazy weekends or a crowd-pleasing breakfast, it delivers all the indulgence without breaking your low-carb streak. Whether you’re chasing nostalgic flavors or starting your day with something satisfying, this carnivore-friendly twist will quickly become a favorite.
How to Make Biscuits & Gravy Without Flour
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Prep Time: 5 minutes (not including time to make muffins)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
For the Gravy (Makes 3 cups):
- 1 tablespoon tallow or other heat-tolerant fat of choice, for the pan
- 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces (½ cup) cream cheese
- 4 to 6 Carnivore English muffins (recipe), sliced in half, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and just beginning to smoke.
- Add the tallow to the skillet and swirl it to coat the pan. Crumble in the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally to break it apart, until browned and fully cooked, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the fat.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the cream cheese. Stir constantly until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the mixture. Allow the gravy to cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, to warm through and thicken.
- Serve immediately by spooning the hot gravy over split English muffins.
Pro Tips for the Perfect Biscuits & Gravy
- Fat of choice: While tallow gives the gravy an authentic flavor, you can substitute it with bacon grease or butter for a slightly different taste.
- English muffin substitute: Swap English muffins for keto-friendly biscuits or toasted low-carb bread if you’re following a specific diet.
- Make ahead: The sausage gravy can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently over low heat, stirring occasionally, before serving.
- Add a kick: For a spicier version, use hot breakfast sausage or add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes while cooking the sausage.
Why This Recipe is a Game-Changer
This carnivore-friendly biscuits and gravy recipe ditches the flour-based roux, making it ideal for low-carb, keto, or gluten-free diets. Cream cheese delivers a luscious, velvety texture, while heavy cream adds rich depth that perfectly complements savory sausage. It’s indulgent yet simple—a perfect choice for both special occasions and everyday breakfasts.
Customize it with your favorite carnivore bread or biscuits, or elevate the flavor with shredded cheddar or fresh herbs. However you make it, this reinvented classic is bound to become a breakfast staple.
Breakfast Biscuits & Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon tallow or other heat-tolerant fat of choice for the pan
- 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces ½ cup cream cheese
- 4 to 6 English muffins sliced in half, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and just beginning to smoke.
- Add the tallow to the skillet and swirl it to coat the pan. Crumble in the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally to break it apart, until browned and fully cooked, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the fat.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the cream cheese. Stir constantly until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the mixture. Allow the gravy to cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, to warm through and thicken.
- Serve immediately by spooning the hot gravy over split English muffins.
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