Brunch Biscuits & Gravy

Happy Sunday!  Sunday is one of my favorite days of the week!   I believe that Sunday was made for sleeping a few minutes later, enjoying one too many cups of coffee, and most importantly indulging in a delicious brunch.  Yes, Brunch!  You know that meal that takes the place of both breakfast and lunch because you took time to enjoy the morning! Yes, that meal!

I love when I can wake up on Sunday morning and not have to rush to get out the door.  As a child I was not a morning-person! I was a -Don’t Talk To Me Before 10am -  kind of morning-person. I have gotten better with age, but  even today I am more than willing to sacrifice a decent breakfast and rushing out the door for 10 minutes of extra sleep.  Hot coffee and a banana are considered a well balanced breakfast right?

Last Sunday, Jake and I decided to brunch at a new restaurant that opened down the street from us. Over Easy, located near 168th and Q Street,  is well worth the trip to West Omaha.

Jake's meal from Over Easy.Mine doesn't look as pretty but taste just as good.

 Jake ordered the biscuits and gravy and I had the strata. The minute Jake’s dish was delivered I was struck with order envy.  It looked delightful and the empty plate he left behind confirmed that this deliciousness on a plate needed to be recreated.  

This morning, I sipped my coffee, enjoyed some sunshine, and got down to work.  I could no longer wait - biscuits and gravy were on the docket.  Coconut flour, Coconut milk, arrowroot powder, and almond flour replace traditional ingredients to make this a Paleo friendly dish. 

Start by making the biscuits. In a bowl combine the dry ingredients.

Next, fold the chilled coconut oil into the dry mixture.  It should begin to crumble.

In a medium bowl, whisk the egg whites until they froth.

Slowly add the egg whites into the dry mixture.  Using a large spoon or cookie scoop, drop the biscuit mixture onto a greased cookie sheet and bake at 425°F for 12 minutes or until golden on top.

While the biscuits bake, prepare the gravy.  Begin by browning ground turkey or sausage.  (I used ground turkey).  Remove the meat with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave the drippings.

In the same pan, combine the milk (I used coconut milk but almond milk will also work) and arrow powder dissolved in water. (Arrowroot powder has similar characteristics as cornstarch)  Let this come to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes.   Add in the meat and season with Salt and Pepper.  I also add garlic to my gravy because I love garlic!

Most people would stop here and assemble this meal but I decided to add some poached eggs to my meal.  To learn how to poach an egg, check out my previous post. 

Finally, assemble this goodness and share!  Don’t forget to serve this with a great  cup of coffee!

Paleo Biscuits and Gravy 

Turkey/Sausage Gravy

Adapted from GI 365

Ingredients

1 lb. ground turkey or sausage

1 cup milk (use heavy coconut milk or almond milk)

2 tablespoon Arrowroot powder dissolved in 2 Tablespoon water

Salt and Pepper to taste

Dash of Garlic Powder (if desired)

Procedure

1. Brown the ground turkey or sausage.  Remove from pan with slotted spoon.  Leave drippings.

2. Add milk and arrowroot powder to drippings.  Bring to a boil.  Simmer for 5 minutes or until desired thickness is reached.

3.  Add in sausage and warm.

Paleo Biscuits

Adapted from Simply Living Healthy

Ingredients

¾ cup almond flour

½ cup coconut flour

1½ teaspoon baking powder

Pinch of Salt

2 tablespoons chilled coconut oil

8 egg whites

Procedure

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Combine all of the dry ingredients.

3. Fold in coconut oil to dry mixture.

4. Slowly add in egg whites.

5. Drop biscuits onto greased baking sheet.

6. Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown.

7. Slice biscuits in half.  Assemble the biscuits on a plate and top with warm gravy.