Description
Southern comfort meets hearty breakfast in this Biscuits & Gravy Casserole, blending creamy sausage gravy with flaky biscuit layers. Comfort cuisine reaches new heights, promising a satisfying morning meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
Bread & Base:
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Gravy & Seasoning:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Crumble and brown the ground breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until completely cooked and no pink remains, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess grease from the sausage, then transfer the meat to a separate plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, whisk flour into the remaining sausage drippings to create a roux, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour whole milk into the roux, whisking constantly to prevent lumps and create a smooth gravy base.
- Season the gravy with black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and dried thyme, stirring until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cut each refrigerated biscuit into quarters and layer half of them across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the cooked sausage and half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the biscuit layer.
- Crack eggs evenly across the surface, ensuring they are distributed throughout the casserole.
- Pour the prepared gravy over the entire casserole, making sure to cover all ingredients.
- Top with remaining biscuit quarters, sausage, and cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until eggs are set and the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and casserole to set.
Notes
- Swap ground sausage with turkey or plant-based sausage for a lighter, healthier alternative that still packs incredible flavor.
- Reduce carbohydrate content by using low-carb biscuit substitutes like almond flour biscuits or cloud bread for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Elevate the dish’s nutritional profile by incorporating diced bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms into the sausage layer for added vitamins and texture.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium sausage and reducing added salt, making this hearty breakfast more heart-friendly without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 910 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg