Description
Southern comfort meets breakfast bliss in this hearty Biscuits & Gravy Casserole that brings family together around the table. Creamy sausage gravy and tender biscuits create a comforting morning meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 biscuits
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
Dairy & Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Garnish & Optional:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Crumble the breakfast sausage into a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until completely browned and no pink remains, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease, reserving some drippings in the skillet.
- In the same skillet with sausage drippings, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a smooth roux, cooking for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Gradually pour in milk and heavy cream, continuously whisking to prevent lumps and create a creamy, thick gravy. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Cut biscuits into bite-sized pieces and arrange them as a single layer across the prepared baking dish.
- Evenly distribute the cooked sausage over the biscuit layer, then pour the warm gravy mixture completely covering the surface.
- Whisk eggs in a separate bowl, then gently pour over the entire casserole, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the center is set and bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before garnishing with chopped chives.
- Slice and serve warm, enjoying the hearty breakfast casserole.
Notes
- Prep Ahead: Chop biscuits and cook sausage the night before to reduce morning cooking time and stress.
- Make It Lighter: Substitute turkey sausage and use low-fat milk to create a healthier version without sacrificing flavor.
- Gluten-Free Option: Replace regular flour with gluten-free flour blend and use gluten-free biscuits to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Spice It Up: Add red pepper flakes or cayenne to the gravy for those who enjoy a kick of heat in their breakfast dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg