Can you make lower calorie Sausage Gravy & Biscuits that still taste good?

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One of these equal weight dishes of sausage gravy & biscuits has 420 fewer calories than the other, but does it still taste good? That's a question we answer today.
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0:00 Episode premise
0:15 Intro
0:30 What is sausage gravy?
1:12 The easiest biscuit for the home cook
1:36 Calorie breakdown and substitutions
2:59 Step by step recipe - Lower Cal Version
6:49 Calorie breakdown - Low Cal
7:08 Taste Test + Texture / Flavor Discussion

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@simifemi-kayode2991 3 года назад

I love the low-calorie segment...pls continue with it

@lukebarredo4180 3 года назад

Facts

@OldManJenkins69 3 года назад

Easily my favorite segment

@radarada2069 3 года назад

Agreed

@VampireOnline 3 года назад

It's the whole reason I subbed! I want it every time!

@hybridpsycho 3 года назад

It's absolutely my favorite segment, for two reasons. One: I'm working on losing weight and this gives me a ton of ideas. Two: Because of the substitutions required we learn a lot about what makes food great and get some good techniques that not only help for the specific recipe but others as well.

@MattXShaver 3 года назад

Just made this, didn’t even use the xanthum gum, just used 1tbsp of flour in the gravy to thicken. It tastes just like the real thing. 10/10

@marylandlax3 3 года назад

I honestly didn’t know biscuits could be homemade that easily, I cook a lot but don’t bake or do anything bread related at all, that’d be a killer way to make a homemade sausage/bacon, egg, and cheese at home which is one of my favorite breakfasts on the planet! Thanks my man!

@geekmac9349 3 года назад

This is a super dumbed down version of biscuits though which will still the job just fine but with a little more effort you can do much better. Check out Joshua Weissmans recipe for buttermilk biscuits, that one‘s really good and actually not that much more difficult or time consuming compared to Ethans version.

@Lewis.Alcindor 3 года назад

This is the two-ingredient drop biscuit recipe that Kenji posted several years ago on Serious Eats. It's how I made my biscuits for biscuits and gravy.

@ebrakefml 3 года назад

Biscuits can be made easily or they can be made well. I don't care how many times you fold that dough, it won't be the same as having tiny pockets of cold butter to create flaky layers. There's always a sacrifice to shortcuts. But if someone isn't picky or just doesn't have a refined palate, little tidbits like this are good to have on hand. Especially if they're in their beginning stages of home cooking.

@leviqueen2298 2 года назад

@@ebrakefml nah those layers dont make good biscuits for biscuits and gravy, you want something that is still light but has enough strength to hold up well with lots of gravy now the butter still adds significant flavor but its not that noticeable for this application especially if you use butter instead of cream for the browning

@ethanspantryreport948 3 года назад

Ingredient report: Mayo and pickled onions were not seen in this video. This has been your ingredient report.

@Nealrex101 3 года назад

Keep up the good work!

@abdulhaseeb8914 3 года назад

You the Mvp

@Mr.Sanguine 3 года назад

Sipper bottle isn't there either

@malacki163 3 года назад

Keep up the good work

@MrPandabee 3 года назад

Love you

@frankd5119 3 года назад

You've got to pull those biscuits apart then put the gravy over them.

@JakeLovesSteak 3 года назад

My thoughts exactly. He did the total noob move.

@satoshiketchump 3 года назад

He said he preferred it this way. Each to their own I guess.

@ebrakefml 3 года назад

@@satoshiketchump There are two types of people in this world. People who open their biscuits before adding the gravy, and uncultured swine who leave them whole and make a sloppy unmanageable mess that makes for awful presentation.

@tylerparker9746 3 года назад

You gotta cut them in half and make sure that the inside is facing up

@kreed1415 3 года назад

This recipe has just helped me SO much. I've been on a longer weight loss journey for a while now and replacing foods I crave regularly with a lower calorie alternatives has helped keep my progress and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Biscuits and Gravy have been my white whale for a while, so this just changed the game for me, dude. Thanks for all that you do!

@JustCallMeCharlie 3 года назад

quick tip for the square biscuit technique; if you cut a little strip off the outside sides as well so every face has a cut edge they rise much better and more evenly, you can see it on your biscuits in this video that the non-cut sides seem to be "pinched" down a little!

@bonniejunk 3 года назад

true, and trimming the edges would technically make it lower calorie

@lydiadillard4417 3 года назад

I place them against each other and they raise straight up.

@luv2code 3 года назад

I always trim all my edges and combine them to make a monster blobby biscuit that I use for a sandwich!

@redflags6583 3 года назад

Suggestion for the next low calorie episode: calzones Dare you enter the low cal calzone zone?

@tannerwilliams9854 3 года назад

Cal cal zone zone

@harrisonjohn4301 3 года назад

Game changer.

@jamesfleming1155 2 года назад

Ben is deeply depressed

@burtimus7228 3 года назад

I'm a competitive bodybuilder, and this series was a saving grace for me during my first prep. Please continue with it! Love the channel.

@Sluhg1 3 года назад

As somebody who is currently calorie counting, these videos make me so happy. Please keep it up!

@kylekoenig4730 3 года назад

You can even sub out the maple syrup for sugar-free pancake syrup. My favorite is Mrs butterworths

@Samst0n 3 года назад

This is my favorite series you do. Really cool way to approach recipes.

@TheGreektrojan 3 года назад

Agreed. Most calorie conscience recipes (rare as they are) basically give up on flavor or doing the bare minimum to dress up a pile of protein. This series bridges the gap wonderfully.

@bparker 2 года назад

Can't believe how great the low cal biscuits are! They're a new family favorite. What a great recipe!

@MattXShaver 3 года назад

Considering I’ve been making Kenji’s version of this EVERY WEEK since his video came out, I should probably give this a try 😅

@danacanaria6063 3 года назад

I really love this series! My spouse is trying to eat low cal but his biggest concern is eating bland. I like your creativity! You should name the series “Calorie Cut” haha

@MrGainzzzz 3 года назад

I made kenji Lopez version of this. I'm from the UK so never had it before. Did it exactly as he did. It was cream biscuits. Easy recipe. But all the dairy gave me the shits after lol. Its also super rich. Couldn't finish it all.

@leviqueen2298 2 года назад

just about any recipe you find for these is gonna be an american sized serving id recommend making 6 biscuits instead of 4 for this recipe, more appropriate for yall nonamerican's bellies

@ethakis 3 года назад

Ethan, This is probably my favorite cooking series. Teaching people how to cook foods they love but healthier, is amazing!

@WhoDidIKill 2 года назад

This series is a life saver dude

@CurtisTerranova 3 года назад

this is the kind of content I need Ethan

@Pangea_7 3 года назад

The low cal vs reg cal segment is my favorite on your channel man. Keep it up!

@RandoBox 3 года назад

Love how you are going hard mode on the less calories recipes.

@kevina4998 3 года назад

Wow. Biscuits and gravy are one of my favorite breakfasts of all time, but I thought I wouldn’t get to eat them again for months since I started getting my nutrition under control... THANK YOU!

@claytonyoung9941 2 года назад

I second that, please please PLEASE continue with this lower calorie segment. Really enjoying it, and really enjoying making these foods and learning how to make them. Thanks again for making stellar content! I converted my father in law to brining chicken, and he loves it.

@sparklelikeaghost 3 года назад

Well I know what I'm making this Saturday!!! This is a lot more work than I usually put into cooking, but by god you make it look good. Thank you for your videos, I'm learning a lot.

@thefilipinoassassino9665 3 года назад

Hasn't been long since I found this channel from the Low Calorie Smash burger and I have to say the content is consistently top notch. Entertaining, and very educational this is the stuff that inspires me to be a better kitchen wizard and content creator. The low calorie Butter Chicken recipe is 🔥 made it phenomenally the 1st time and I never felt so dang accomplished making a meal Lol

@rananapier8424 3 года назад

As a fitness enthusiast these vids are definitely my favorite ~

@thepain-apple7821 3 года назад

Best series ever! It seriously has opened up my calorie tracking third eye!

@aurous5726 3 года назад

Honestly watch these so I learn recipes to add to my low calorie arsenala. And you've done it again. Absolute Fav

@wolfingitdown2047 3 года назад

I could tell you were shook by your own work on that low cal plate. Love this series :D

@mattthomas8178 3 года назад

Low calorie high protein biscuits and gravy? Me, a southern firefighter: *Yee haw intensifies*

@MrsRen 3 года назад

If you make your own sausage with some lean ground pork, it'll be near the same calories and taste way better

@ericnovelo5997 2 года назад

you must continue with this series, so good :)

@brettdawson5063 3 года назад

I’m Canadian and I had never heard of sausage gravy and biscuits until this video

@empirex334 3 года назад

I'm really digging this series.

@bookscooks4705 3 года назад

just found your channel and i am obsessed!

@saafewolf69 3 года назад

I can't wait to try this. I love biscuits and gravy and never thought to use yogurt.

@annlambert6017 3 года назад

Absolutely my favorite breakfast, lunch or dinner. Love your low cal version.

@nbranch1311 3 года назад

@Ethan Thank you so much for your videos. I am a home cook and often I find it hard to do some of my more favorite dishes (smoked ribs) in an apartment. Please keep up the awesome content. I like the idea of making food traditionally for a home with more space, gadgets, or outside appliances in a small apartment kitchen. Thank you

@xTechnoWOW 3 года назад

Love these low-cal versions of recipes!!

@cdnnmoonpie 3 года назад

Thanks for covering a lesser Calorie option! Two recipes and more choices are really appreciated!

@gumpygumpy 3 года назад

Thank god you do low calorie versions of food ethan....absolutely a life saver now that i count calories

@andreamichel5115 3 года назад

i love this segment:) it is the reason i subscribed.

@jcbartlett25 3 года назад

Love this series

@patrickdemenezes4204 3 года назад

Great segment. Keep it up.

@Jpb6583 3 года назад

You just knocked about 25 minutes off my biscuit making routine. Thank you.

@abancens 3 года назад

Awesome as always

@Briansawilddowner 3 года назад

These biscuit recipes seem like a game changer. I’m definitely going to have to try

@HowToCuisine 3 года назад

This is unreal! 😱😱😱😱😱😱 I need this! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@radarada2069 3 года назад

This is actually great that roux replacement is great and will be used in my Mac

@superme63 2 года назад

I can't wait to try this.

@mildhotpeppers 3 года назад

For sure gonna make these

@WesLey-yv8vi 3 года назад

Thanks for the comparison

@jsal7666 3 года назад

Definitely gonna try this one... someday...

@kris-oy5tg 3 года назад

I love these low cal videos. Can’t wait to try this!!

@DavidasaurusRex 3 года назад

Immersion Blender is my go-to tool for dispersion of gelling agents-or anything, really. It's such a versatile tool.

@269joedaddy Год назад

These lower calorie biscuits truly steal the spotlight. I’ve made them twice and the simplicity makes them a new staple in my breakfast kitchen.

@AndrewBrannen 3 года назад

Love that pie chart 👌🏿

@CheChevbcg1254 3 года назад

Hi Ethan love this segment keep it up! Would it be possible to replace the xanthan gum with a cornstarch slurry?

@AnxiousTrap 3 года назад

Thank you for these

@TACZero1 3 года назад

Love the vid! Do you know what amounts of baking powder and salt would need to be added to regular flour to have the same "rise" as the self-rising?

@db-cn4cq 3 года назад

Hey! I used your idea of sprinkling xanthan gum into the milk to make an amazing 1 pot Alfredo. So easy and still delicious. Thanks!

@justbrandon80 3 года назад

Love your videos, as I think we're both perfectionist cooking nerds that love making scientifically solid recipes. As a Southern boy, I was interested to see what you did in this video. With that said, there are a few things that stood out. Don't melt butter in the pan first (in your base/example recipe). The sausage (and later the roux) benefit greatly from only relying on the ample fat that comes out of the sausage. Don't make square biscuits. They're supposed to be round so that they cook more evenly & don't get the dry corners. Square biscuits are pretty much only the norm when campfire cooking. You need to use a mixer of some sort when using xanthan gum. It's incredibly hard/impossible to properly mix it without. You usually want to remove the sausage from the pan when you are browning your roux. You can see that your gravy turned out too pale because you weren't able to get your roux dark enough because it was in a crowded pan with meat that continued rendering moisture/fat. This also turned out disturbingly thin with oversized chunks of meat that should've been broken up much more. Ground turkey does not belong in biscuits & gravy. Sure that's gatekeeping, but the moment you remove pork, you're no longer making the same dish. This was probably a bad recipe to try adapting to low cal. You didn't clean cut all the sides of your biscuits, so they didn't rise properly. Even if you insist on square biscuits, make a straight clean cut to trim off a bit of dough, so they cook properly. I hope you're like me & want info like this to make an even better recipe, rather than assuming I'm a hater. Love your work, so please don't assume negative intent.

@lrmorgan07 3 года назад

Strongly agree about browning the roux and using a blender to incorporate xanthan gum. I'm also not sure xanthan gum is the right choice of thickener for this application but I'm not well-versed enough in hydrocolloids to really give an informed recommendation on this front. I do enjoy square biscuits.

@justbrandon80 3 года назад

@@lrmorgan07 Yeah, xanthan gum is an odd choice that I can't imagine possibly working properly based on my use, but can't judge too harshly since I've never tried it for this purpose.

@rananapier8424 3 года назад

Wow! Really loved your input! Thanks for the tips~

@darcywright8777 3 года назад

Ethan, I love the lower cal series and how you break down and analyze certain aspects of cooking. Any chance you could start a series for folks with hypertension? It's hard being told to avoid salt...

@eringalin2075 2 года назад

Agreed, even products at the store like ketchup - its so hard to find low salt for high blood px

@ahmcha357 3 года назад

Man, i was really missing the biscuits and gravy from the diner down the street yesterday, and lo and behold.

@hamesworth 3 года назад

I liked your channel before, but after this video I love it.

@hamesworth 3 года назад

Also, your link to the recipe isn’t working just FYI.

@Twisted_Logic 3 года назад

As a southerner hearing biscuits and gravy said in the reverse order triggers me.

@jamesdean257 3 года назад

Lol same

@patrickdemenezes4204 3 года назад

why are you gay

@pennyforyourthots 3 года назад

I'm sure he has the same thing. People outside of Philly have a tendency to say "steak and cheese" instead of "cheesesteak", and it's infinitely infuriating

@Twisted_Logic 3 года назад

What kind of monster says "steak and cheese"?

@jamesdean257 3 года назад

@@Twisted_Logic A clearly sadistic one.

@youcantbeatk7006 3 года назад

"This most be one of the best series so far in this series we've done."

@ethanmingolelli2530 3 года назад

Jeez my guy can edit. This video was lit :)

@Freakattaker 3 года назад

A real shame this one only has a little less than 80k views. It's a killer vid with that biscuit tech and me just learning about sausage and gravy since I immigrated to America XD

@darrylaugusto1965 3 года назад

I'M LOVIN IT

@tylerparker9746 3 года назад

Biscuits n gravy. Usually with sausage. Just called biscuits and gravy. Gotta cut the biscuits in half horizontally, with insides facing up. The out side is harder then the inside, so when you flip them over they cut more conveniently. Delicious.

@timwatkins6559 3 года назад

Best one yet

@justinschiller7240 3 года назад

Oh my god thank you for this video

@queeny5613 3 года назад

OK those look amazing

@Corebrum 3 года назад

great video keep continue

@wryip350 3 года назад

I was just thinking about having biscuits and gravy

@zwordsman 3 года назад

hell yeah thats awesome.

@bierbrauer11 3 года назад

For that amount of gravy I’d probably only use one biscuit, this is going on my “definitely try” list, likely this weekend. Already doing homemade bro sausage from chicjen

@coryswanson2247 3 года назад

I have never heard an American refer to it as “sausage gravy and biscuits” Bruh it’s biscuits and gravy come on

@pinkllemonaid7977 3 года назад

you know it does have sausage in it sooo

@JaqenHghar. 3 года назад

That was sausage gravy though. You can also make it with bacon grease or just butter

@speedmetalmassiah567 3 года назад

My grandpa used to call it “Shit on a Shingle”.

@JaqenHghar. 3 года назад

@@speedmetalmassiah567 😂😂😂 bro, lol I'm from a not so rich family in Houston and my family would make that all the time. We called it S.O.S. cause I was a child and we put it on pieces of toast instead of those expensive ass biscuits lol. Nah, thats just how we had it

@eringalin2075 2 года назад

I always heard it called "Country Gravy"

@oliverbari2 3 года назад

keep up the good work

@CherryJuli 2 года назад

Instead of xanthan gum you can also use starch. Make a starch slurry and add it to the cream and cook it for a little bit.

@spicyricu7217 3 года назад

Those biscuits look easy to make and I think I'll make them since I'm lazy and I think this would probably be a good recipe to have down before college :,)

@Sangtrone 3 года назад

While I can overlook the buttermilk substitution, I find the lack of butter in these biscuits disturbing **Imperial March me out**

@magnusnordstrom3927 3 года назад

You'll be suprised at how well heavy cream can replace the more common butter & milk combination. I promise, mashed potatoes tastes so buttery with just heavy cream and no butter or milk. On the other hand, there's no reason (except cardiovascular) not to have BOTH butter and cream in 'em, so I guess I'll march with you.

@teknobear 3 года назад

Agreed, who doesn't butter their biscuit EVEN when putting sausage gravy on it!

@SophiaPetrillosBuddy 3 года назад

His biscuits look more like bread. Not necessarily a bad thing, but you won't be seeing those types of biscuits down south

@TheJensPeeters 3 года назад

I mean it's not that crazy though. It's just a regional variation which is delivering virtually the same experience. One is just slightly more acidic. If you mean the normal ones. The low fat stuff is tbh pretty disgusting to look at

@alexf6991 3 года назад

My OCD was very happy with the nutritional pie chart of the low cal version.

@sulaimanaljabari 3 года назад

That was our family dinner yesterday lol!

@ajaxtelamonian5134 Год назад

Wow that biscuit recipes way easier than any others I've seen.

@Shoddragon 3 года назад

I think in general, the lower cal version is something people should add to their cooking repertoire. Besides less calories, it also means no red meat (something many of us consume a bit too much of) and gives people another use for ground turkey.

@a.j.petrarca2268 3 года назад

How is it that every time I have the hankering for a specific meal the next day you release a recipe for that exact meal?! GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!! haha

@Dina_tankar_mina_ord 3 года назад

you need to vigorously disperse xantangum in order to get it to work properly. Use a standmixer and 1% of the total weight of the liquid. The more power the better it takes about one minute. Hand mixing simply wont cut it. It is not like say starch and does not react with temperature.

@rananapier8424 3 года назад

So would you do this with the milk before adding it to the pan, or do this with a portion of the milk and add it to some milk that’s already in the pan?

@Dina_tankar_mina_ord 3 года назад

@@rananapier8424 before

@sweetrouble420 2 года назад

Thanks for the low calorie video. It's my favorite breakfast, oh who am I kidding lol, anytime meal. Gonna give your low calorie a go, thanks

@SoDavey274 Год назад

Using this recipe to make cheese biscuits will be epic.

@blksteve11 3 года назад

I LOVE your videos but I wish you’d put the ingredients & mesurments in the description

@bluebagban4527 3 года назад

Would cheese be a loaf of milk

@ayushmanbhowmik2139 3 года назад

If you can steal jokes and still get likes, then yes.

@Ramu-10 3 года назад

cheese would be more like sourdough milk

@schmidtythekidd 3 года назад

I'd be curious to see what the cost differences is between the two versions. How much more are you paying for fewer calories? Good video though. I'll have to try the B&G Light sometime.

@Superkidra 3 года назад

i cannot sleep, 'guess this is my breakfast today

@alphaenemyplus8376 2 года назад

Skip the syrup, use ground fennel seed instead. Also I've used almond milk with plenty of success, there's just a touch of sweetness to it, which you'd be getting from the syrup you subbed out anyway.

@dylan522p Год назад

I miss the series

@joesiu4972 3 года назад

Hey ethan, I am wondering what is the best hot sauce for eating fried chicken? sounds weird but do you think you can make a video with hot sauce? thanks

@Maplenr 3 года назад

So, call me nuts, but I had made biscuits and gravy(diner style, it was a cheat breakfast) last week and decided to throw some pickled onions on to break up some of the fattiness.... Freaking amazeballs. You HAVE to try it the next time you make this haha

@Ktullanyx 3 года назад

I've been jonesing really bad for biscuits and gravy lately but I've also been keeping track of my daily calorie intake as well as substituting certain ingredients with healthier options. This video is an absolute blessing, Ethan! On topic of substitutes, is it possible that I can use whole wheat flour instead of white flour?

@justbrandon80 3 года назад

> can use whole wheat flour instead of white flour? You can, but it won't turn out that great. I've experimented a bit & that was a mistake on my part.

@Ktullanyx 3 года назад

@@justbrandon80 Ah damn, thank you for your insight! I appreciate it!

@justbrandon80 3 года назад

@@Ktullanyx happy to help. You could always test it & see if you like it. It's an affordable dish.