Description
Southern comfort meets pure indulgence in this Biscuits and Gravy Casserole, where hearty layers of flaky biscuits and rich sausage gravy create a breakfast masterpiece. Creamy, savory goodness awaits you in every comforting bite of this classic Southern dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 biscuits
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Topping and Binding:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground breakfast sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles until fully cooked and no pink remains.
- Slice the biscuits into quarters and evenly distribute them across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a rustic base layer.
- Sprinkle the cooked sausage crumbles uniformly over the biscuit pieces, ensuring an even distribution of meat.
- Whisk together eggs, whole milk, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is smooth and well-integrated.
- Pour the seasoned egg mixture slowly and carefully over the sausage and biscuit layers, allowing it to seep into all the crevices.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux, stirring constantly until it turns golden and releases a nutty aroma.
- Gradually incorporate heavy cream into the roux, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and create a silky gravy consistency.
- Drizzle the creamy gravy evenly across the casserole, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top to add a rich, melty finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to stabilize and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Swap ground sausage with turkey or plant-based alternatives for a lighter, healthier version that keeps the same delicious flavor profile.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium sausage and cutting salt quantities in half, perfect for those monitoring heart health.
- Experiment with gluten-free biscuits or almond flour biscuits to transform this dish into a celiac-friendly breakfast casserole.
- Prep this casserole the night before and refrigerate, allowing flavors to intensify overnight and making morning cooking a breeze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg