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Cheddar Jalapeño Keto Biscuits with Sausage Gravy

This one’s for those days when only true comfort food will do—the kind that sticks to your ribs, warms your soul, and makes you feel like everything’s gonna be alright. Biscuits and gravy have always been a go-to indulgence for us, but of course, traditional versions are a carb bomb.

So we got to work and reimagined it—keto style.

These cheddar jalapeño biscuits are made with almond flour, plenty of sharp cheese, and just enough heat to wake things up. They’re soft and fluffy inside with crisp, golden edges. Then comes the sausage gravy—a rich, peppery, cream-based sauce loaded with crumbled breakfast sausage and poured generously over those warm, cheesy biscuits.

It’s the kind of breakfast-for-dinner (or brunch-for-anytime) meal that’s comforting, savory, and totally keto-approved. And while it looks impressive, it’s surprisingly easy to pull together. Once you taste the combo of buttery biscuit and creamy sausage gravy, you’ll know why this one made the cut for our ultimate comfort series.

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Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Rest Time: 5 mins Total Time: 45 mins
Servings 6
Calories 510
Description

These keto cheddar jalapeño biscuits are rich and flavorful, topped with a hearty, peppery sausage gravy that’s pure Southern-style comfort in every bite. Low-carb, high-satisfaction.

Ingredients
    For the Biscuits:
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • For the Sausage Gravy:
  • 1 lb ground breakfast sausage (sugar-free)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (or more to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp xanthan gum (optional, for extra thickening)
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
    Make the Biscuits:
  1. Preheat oven: Set to 375°F.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine almond flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Stir in eggs, sour cream, cheddar, jalapeños, and melted butter. Mix until just combined.
  4. Scoop & bake: Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet (about 6–8 biscuits). Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and set. Let cool slightly.
  5. Make the Gravy:
  6. Brown sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and crumbled. Do not drain.
  7. Add cream & cheese: Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream, almond milk, and cream cheese. Cook until cream cheese melts and sauce thickens.
  8. Season: Add black pepper and salt to taste. Sprinkle in xanthan gum if desired for extra thickness. Simmer 2–3 more minutes.
  9. Serve:
  10. Assemble & enjoy: Split biscuits and top generously with warm sausage gravy. Garnish with extra cheese or chives if you’re feelin’ fancy.

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 6 ServingCalories:510kcalTotal Fat:42gSaturated Fat: 18gTotal Carbohydrate:7gDietary Fiber: 3gSugars: 2gProtein:23g

Note

Substitutions & Variations

  • No spice? Omit jalapeños or swap for scallions.
  • Dairy-free? Use dairy-free cheese, almond milk, and coconut cream (or DF cream cheese).
  • Add herbs: Mix in fresh thyme or parsley for extra flavor.
  • Extra protein? Add scrambled eggs or fried eggs on the side for a brunch plate.