Description
Southern comfort meets hearty breakfast in this Biscuit and Gravy Casserole, blending creamy sausage gravy with flaky buttermilk biscuits. Comfort cuisine layers savory flavors that welcome diners to a satisfying morning meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
Bread and Flour Base:
- 1 can (16.3 ounces) refrigerated flaky biscuits
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Freshly cracked black pepper (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, preparing a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and thoroughly cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it into small crumbles until no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat from the sausage, then sprinkle flour over the meat, stirring to coat evenly and cook for 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour milk into the sausage mixture, whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming, and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer the gravy for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens and bubbles develop, creating a smooth, rich consistency.
- Cut refrigerated biscuits into quarters and arrange them in a single layer across the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the hot sausage gravy evenly over the biscuit pieces, ensuring complete coverage and allowing the sauce to seep between the biscuit chunks.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole for an extra layer of flavor and richness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the biscuits turn golden brown and the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes to set, then garnish with freshly ground black pepper before serving.
Notes
- Swap sausage with turkey or plant-based alternatives for healthier, lighter version perfect for those watching calories or dietary restrictions.
- Reduce milk or use low-fat milk to cut down on overall richness and make the dish more diet-friendly without compromising flavor.
- Experiment with different cheese types like pepper jack or smoked gouda to add unexpected depth and personalize the casserole’s taste profile.
- Prep components ahead of time by cooking sausage and making gravy night before, which streamlines morning cooking and saves precious time during busy weekends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg