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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 115.4
  • Total Fat: 7.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 1.9 mg
  • Sodium: 40.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 4.8 g

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Mushroom 'Sausage' Gravy

Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
Mushroom 'Sausage' Gravy

Introduction

Growing up in the South, sausage gravy was a staple on our breakfast table, so I wanted to create a healthier version--with a secret ingredient. Growing up in the South, sausage gravy was a staple on our breakfast table, so I wanted to create a healthier version--with a secret ingredient.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1/4 large onion, chopped
    2 cups (about 8 ounces) mushrooms, chopped*
    2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
    1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon dried sage
    1 1/2 cups skim milk


    * Use baby bella or white button mushrooms.

Tips

My version of Buttermilk Biscuits and Sausage Gravy has about 1/2 the fat and less than 10% of the sodium of a restaurant version of biscuits and gravy!

Psst... if you really miss the sausage, you can use half sausage, half mushrooms and you'll still save on fat and calories.


Directions

Heat the olive oil in a saute pan. Add the onions and turn the heat to medium-high. After 2 minutes, add the mushrooms, stirring well. Once the mushrooms are dark brown in color, 3-4 minutes later, add the flour and stir constantly for one minute. Add the spices, then slowly pour in the milk. Stir until a smooth sauce forms, then simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Serving Size: Makes 2 cups, 1/2 cup per serving.






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  • STEELERQT


    36 of 72 people found this review helpful
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    I am so disappointed. I was so excited to see a recipe for a healthy version sausage gravy but this is not sausage gravy, there is no sausage in the recipe or even anything resembling sausage. You can't call it sausage gravy when there is no sausage in the recipe, its more like vegetarian gravy. - 9/13/12

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  • LADEEJ


    34 of 37 people found this review helpful
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    I so enjoy reading comments about a gravy not being as advertised when the sausage is in quotes - most of us understand that when it's written "sausage" that its faux. . . .anyway, thanks for the LOL moments!
    - 11/18/12

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  • BUNNYSCORP54


    25 of 25 people found this review helpful
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    couldn't you also use the "vegetarian" crumbles? I find they taste and have the texture of regular sausage or hamburger. My husband can't tell the difference. - 4/17/12

    Reply from CHEF_MEG (6/4/12)
    Yes, you could use veggie crumbles.


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  • BOBBIC510


    21 of 22 people found this review helpful
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    I modified this using turkey sausage and unsweetened almond milk; no sage at all. It was yummy! - 9/23/12

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  • BONIFIANT


    18 of 18 people found this review helpful
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    I tried this recipe and my husband couldn't tell that he wasn't eating sausage. Because I am a bit of a biscuit snob and haven't had a chance to try Chef Meg's Buttermilk Biscuits, I served it over multigrain and flax sandwich thins. Very tasty. - 6/14/12

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  • INBLACK


    17 of 20 people found this review helpful
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    Can't rate this yet, but I love the substitution esp/ w/ mushroom. I laughed when I read the complaints because it wasn't a month ago you posted a peanut butter cookie recipe and people here complained it used actual peanut butter and sugar.
    I pick and choose, but your recipes have improved my lif - 9/13/12

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  • I_AM_EEVIE


    11 of 29 people found this review helpful
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    I looked at the picture when the recipe hit my inbox and thought "Yippe! A low calorie 'sausage' gravy!!" To my surprise the picture, once again, does not reflect the ingredients of the recipe. If there is no sausage in the recipe, why show a picture of all sausage gravy? Another recipe gone. - 9/13/12

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  • NANCYHOME247

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    10 of 35 people found this review helpful
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    There's no truth calling this recipe "Sausage Gravy" with no sausage added. Very misleading--especially if that sausage was supposed to be the protein source. It is mushroom/white sauce, nothing more or less. Better to use heart-healthy or vegan sausage substitute, and retain some integrity. - 9/13/12

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  • BBUMPHREY

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    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
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    Texture was good, but the sage flavoring was a little overwhelming. I think the "base" was nice and might use this recipe again, but use ground chuck or vegetarian crumbles as someone stated. It paired nicely with the biscuits recipe and made nice "comfort food" for my father on a low sodium diet. - 5/26/12

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  • GATRAVELER


    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
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    Looks very interesting. I am looking forward to tweaking it to my personal taste and dietary preferences. Like another posterer, I am amazed by the people who don't understand that when the word "sausage" is in quotation marks that signals there is something different, i.e., there is no sausage! - 1/6/13

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  • BARBWMS


    7 of 8 people found this review helpful
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    In the freezer compartment of most supermarkets there is a Jimmy Dean product of pre-cooked TURKEY sausage crumbles that is much lower in fat and has a decent flavor for recipes like this. It has 80 calories for 2/3 cup and 560 mg of sodium, so I only use a little.. but it's flavorful. - 1/12/13

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  • NANCYSINATRA

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    was OK. Didn't care for the sage in it. - 5/15/12

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  • PATRICIAANN46

    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    My husband gives this a big "Thumbs Up"!!!!! - 9/13/12

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  • VETTERMOMMY2U2

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    5 of 11 people found this review helpful
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    watery and bland - 9/5/12

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  • FIREFLY036


    5 of 9 people found this review helpful
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    what about turkey sausage? anyone try that? - 6/4/12

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  • DMSGLASS


    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    This sounds really good, but I would have to find something else to serve it over other than biscuits. Plus, I would have to use gluten-free flour (not a problem!) as my husband has celiac disease. Perhaps I'll try this for breakfast this weekend. Could be pretty tasty over home fries! - 9/13/12

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  • SUGARSMOM2


    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    love this . mushrooms make it better . - 1/18/13

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  • KMARIE0485

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    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    I love mushrooms but I don't think it goes in this. When I make biscuits and gravy, I use some turkey or chicken sausage and that cuts the calories and fat by quite a bit. Also, I occasionally swap out the biscuit for a multigrain English muffin. Cuts the calories by a lot! :) - 11/12/12

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  • BRO1NCOS

    Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Not quite the same as sausage gravy, but for the 3-4 times a year that I crave biscuits and gravy it will be a better substitute. - 9/30/12

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  • LECATES


    2 of 18 people found this review helpful
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    Yes, I was disappointed , too----to call it sausage gravy and not have sausage in it is in very bad Taste! - 9/13/12

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  • RUTHEY01


    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    I'm making this for dinner. I'll be adding "Gimme Lean Sausage Style" and the mushrooms (we love biscuits and gravy and that will make enough for leftovers for a quick breakfast in the morning too). I am also going to use hemp milk to make it vegan. - 9/13/12

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  • ELLEKTRA

    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    It takes all kinds....I think this gravy was amazing, thanks Meg - 4/24/13

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  • WALKZWDOGZ


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Crumble Morning Star sausage patties into the "sausage" gravy. I've done that into a white sauce for quite decent meatless sausage gravy.
    I think I'll stick with that over mushrooms & sage. - 1/29/13

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  • FAYEBORR


    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Sounds yummy! - 10/25/12

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  • MUSOLF6

    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Had to tweak the spices a little bit for our taste. Added a little creole spice. - 4/28/12

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  • EXPLORER2988


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    Sounds pretty good to me.....I really enjoy sausage gravy. - 5/11/13

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  • RENIESSPARKIN

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    This made my mouth water, remembering our vacations to my grandmothers Southern cooking. Yum. - 3/6/13

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  • MOOMSHINE


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    This is very, very good - very much like my momma used to make. She served it over waffles. - 2/26/13

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  • TYKXBOY

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    I was disappointed to see the sausage substitute was mushrooms, not turkey, because the photo sure looks like it has meat - not mushrooms - in it, I don't like mushrooms, and it also means there's no real protein source in it. I would suggest lean ground turkey, instead, if you still want protein. - 2/26/13

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  • TJBRIDGMAN


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    Seems like alot of people are not to happy, personally I just buy ground turkey and make home made turkey sausage then make the sausage gravy over homemade biscuits.... - 2/26/13

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  • CHEROKEE1946


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    My husband said your taste buds would have to be dead not to know this is not sausage gravy. He thought it was awful. Sorry - 2/26/13

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  • HFAYE81

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    It was indeed obvious that this wouldn't have sausage in it. I am a vegetarian and I clicked on the recipe because "sausage" with quotation marks means, to me at least, there wouldn't be sausage in it :)
    This was yummy! - 2/26/13

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  • MISSLONELEESTAR

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    Good! - 2/26/13

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  • DENDOLL

    Good
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    I love it! I will definitely try it. Thanks - 2/26/13

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  • WITTYBRIT


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    This reminds me of my mother's recipe for creamed mushrooms. We loved it! - 2/26/13

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  • CORUNDER


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    Apparently you guys can not read. It is not misleading at all it is called SWAPPED OUT 'sausauge' gravy. This directly implies there is no sausage as it is swapped out of the recipe. It is an alternative to sausage gravy that is similar. - 2/26/13

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  • NEWFREEDOM4ME

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    Thought it was good. I would make it again. This recipe's name said just what it was: Swapped-out "sausage". The word "swapped-out" means exchanged with something else. "Sausage" in quotes means not really sausage. Suppose to make you"feel" like you were eating sausage gravy. It did. Good Job! - 2/26/13

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  • SHIRLEYD1959


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    Good idea, but in my opinion spending 116 calories on a non-filling food is not wise spending. - 2/26/13

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  • BSLMKH1954


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    I would never use this recipe. I don't like mushrooms. - 2/26/13

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  • ANG1011


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    Im not sure why everyone is saying the title is misleading if you look carefully "sausage" is in parenthesis and sausage isnt in any of the ingrediants its just like my receipe for south beach mashed "potatoes" they are made with caulflower not potatoes. Im excited to try this receipe! - 2/26/13

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  • LDBEAMS

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    I can see where this would be delicious, but for me to call it a "sausage" gravy, I'd probably have to do the half and half. - 2/26/13

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  • KASEYCOFF

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    Call it non-sausage with gravy - this is wonderful! Thanx for re-working this one. Sausage-biscuits-n-gravy has long been one of my favorites, and now I can indulge in this treat again! - 2/26/13

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  • MNSHELL

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    I did use a little turkey sausage for protein.It helped power us through the morning of snow removal. - 2/13/13

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  • ANGELMOONWV


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    Can not wait to try this. Sound so good. - 1/29/13

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  • A_NEW_JAN


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    Having grown up in the North, I'm new to the whole sausage gravy thing. I remember my mother saying it was "nothing but paste", LOL. I love the mushroom swap because mushrooms take on any flavor you add to them (the sage is what gives it the "sausage" flavor). I'll be making this soon! - 1/23/13

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  • SWEETPOTATOMAMA


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    In the refrigerated section at the grocery store, you can find "chicken sausage" in a plastic casing. It's relatively low in fat and calories compared with pork sausage. - 1/21/13

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  • MARTHAR3

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    really nice try, did not fly at my home at all. 1st off it is mushroom onion gravy call it what it is and that I would like. Hubby does not like mushrooms can smell one cooking a mile away. Even made it when he was not home he can taste the difference. for my yes for the guys NOPE> - 9/24/12

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  • DEARFACE

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    Kind of amazing. Certainly won't fool anyone into thinking it's sausage - but I love mushrooms, and as a novice cook, this amazed me. I feel so accomplished. - 9/21/12

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  • LSIG14

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    I agree with some other members that this should NOT be called sausage gravy. However, having said that, it's a very tasty substitution if one needs to replace sausage gravy. - 9/20/12

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  • GINIEMIE


    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    I think i would have titled this recipe "Mock sausage gravy" - 9/18/12

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  • ABBIEGALSMITH

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    I want to try this recipe soon... - 9/16/12

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  • GGNMADSMOM1


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    I cant stomach mushrooms, too bad too because I was so excited about a "healthy" version. Im sure its fantastic though. Perhaps I could try using ground turkey? I think that might still be much better for us than sausage. - 9/15/12

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  • SKYFROG


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    Just can't wait to try this recipe! - 9/14/12

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  • MOONLIGHT58


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    To call something sausage gravy when it has no sausage in it is false advertising... :-( - 9/14/12

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  • REBELATLAST


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    Thanks Meg. I use mushrooms a lot to "beef up" recipes and save on fat and calories. This will be a hit here with just a third of the ususal sausage, but I will cut back on the sage a bit. Your recipes always give me good ideas for improving our diet. - 9/14/12

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  • 60NLOVINIT2


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    i love country gravy... can't wait to try it.. thanks for sharing.. - 9/14/12

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  • UWISHTOO


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    Why not turkey sausage? That wouldn't be too bad right? Spice it up and hmmm I'm gonnna try this for sure. - 9/13/12

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  • CRYSTLE4HIMTX12


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    What a neat idea. - 9/13/12

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  • MOONDREAMERLUNA


    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    I was excited when I saw a recipe for sausage gravy. Unfortunately, I'm allergic to mushrooms, so this version is not an option for me. - 9/13/12

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  • TALULABEULAH


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    I make sausage gravy all the time using turkey sausage, whole wheat flour, skim milk, thyme, sage, and pepper. It's a wonderful substitution for the homey southern staple.
    - 9/13/12

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  • LEANJEAN6

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    not my favourite--easy to make tho! - 9/13/12

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  • VAMANOS


    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Haven't tried it yet, but I will. Sneaky, I love it! Will let you know DH's reaction. - 9/13/12

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  • FAYBEE3


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    you could also use turkey breakfast sausage--it's a lot less fatty. - 9/13/12

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  • MIAJOEB


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    I am going to use the gravy to put on my ravioli.
    What a versitile sauce... - 9/13/12

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  • SUESUE367

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    I developed a similar recipe using as a vegetarian (no longer a veg, but still enjoy the recipe). I steam a little onion with the mushrooms, and make a roux from the stock using olive oil & combination of corn flour (maize), and WW flour. Use LF evaporated milk, not skim-adds 20 cals, but worth it! - 9/13/12

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  • EDOODLE1

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    love this recipe, my hubby did not know this was so healthy for you, he loves mushrooms, I put the onions in,but chopped very small so he would not knowest..I do not like sage so I did not use it. I used fresh oregano instead, tastie and good. - 9/13/12

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  • GARIANNA1


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    Sounds perfect for my honey who loves sausage/gravy and biscuits.... :) - 9/13/12

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  • CINDYGEILMANN


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    Love the South, Mother-in-Law from Waycross. Lived in Macon for 3 yrs, husband in Law School. Thanks for the Biscuits and Gravy recipes. I can taste them now! And we will now that their more healthy. - 5/26/12

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  • STELLALAMB


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    Will cut down on red pepper flakes next time. Otherwise very tasty. - 5/23/12

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  • 123AMYJM

    Incredible!
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    I made this gravy the day before and froze it. Then I reheated it over low. It made for a nice easy start to the day. My husband and I both liked the flavor. - 5/19/12

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  • THINMAMAWARD


    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Chef I can't eat mushrooms so what would be a good substitute so I can lower the fat. - 5/15/12

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  • SALGUOD2

    Very Good
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    Was good - 4/17/12

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  • PATTY267

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    Sausage gravy on biscuits is my husbands favorite. - 4/17/12

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