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Herbed Sausage Gravy Over Cheese Biscuits

The gang at my house loves anything with biscuits, and this oregano flavored sausage gravy is the best we've ever tasted! It's a real favorite with my husband and two toddlers.

4 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 cubes
GRAVY:
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cold water

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in
milk and oil just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured
surface. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in.
biscuit cutter. Place a pinch of oregano in the center of each
biscuit; top with a cheese cube.
Moisten edge of dough with water and pull up over cheese, forming a
pouch; pinch tightly to seal. Place on a lightly greased baking
sheet. Bake at 450° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat

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Herbed Sausage Gravy Over Cheese Biscuits (continued)

Directions (continued)

until no longer pink; drain. Stir in milk and oregano. Combine the
flour and water until smooth; add to sausage mixture. Bring to boil;
cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. For each serving,
spoon about 1/3 cup gravy over two biscuits. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 700 calories, 37 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 62 mg cholesterol, 1,166 mg sodium, 60 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 29 g protein.