Description
Hearty Southern sausage gravy and biscuit pie promises comfort in every golden, flaky bite. Creamy, rich gravy nestles between buttery layers, delivering a classic breakfast casserole that brings warmth to your table and joy to hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 4 eggs
Dairy and Flour:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup butter
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure easy release of the pie.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground breakfast sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbly pieces until fully cooked and no pink remains, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the sausage from the skillet, leaving behind the flavorful drippings, and set the meat aside to drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet with sausage drippings, create a roux by whisking flour, gradually incorporating it to develop a smooth, golden base for the gravy.
- Slowly pour in milk and heavy cream, continuously stirring to prevent lumps and create a creamy, velvety sauce seasoned with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Combine the cooked sausage back into the gravy, ensuring even distribution of meat throughout the sauce.
- In a separate mixing bowl, blend softened butter with flour, baking powder, and baking soda to form a tender biscuit dough.
- Spread half of the biscuit dough across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even, foundational layer.
- Pour the sausage gravy mixture over the bottom biscuit layer, distributing it uniformly.
- Crack eggs directly onto the gravy layer, spacing them evenly across the surface.
- Top with the remaining biscuit dough, carefully covering the eggs and gravy to create a complete pie structure.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the eggs are set to your desired doneness.
- Remove from the oven and let the pie rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving, allowing the layers to settle and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Reduce Salt Smartly by using low-sodium sausage or selecting reduced-salt seasoning to control overall dish saltiness for health-conscious eaters.
- Customize Protein Options by substituting breakfast sausage with turkey sausage, plant-based crumbles, or lean ground chicken for diverse dietary preferences.
- Master Roux Technique by whisking flour and drippings slowly and consistently, preventing clumps and ensuring smooth, silky gravy texture throughout the dish.
- Egg Doneness Hack involves creating small wells in gravy before cracking eggs to control yolk consistency, allowing personalized cooking preferences from runny to firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 552
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 182 mg