Description
Hearty “Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Casserole” brings Southern comfort straight to your morning table. Layers of savory sausage, fluffy biscuits, and creamy gravy merge into a satisfying breakfast feast you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Carbohydrates:
- 1 can (16 ounces/454 grams) refrigerated biscuits (like Pillsbury Grands)
- 1 packet (2.75 ounces/78 grams) sausage gravy mix
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the baking dish)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking environment by warming the oven to 350°F and coating a 9×13 baking vessel with a thin butter layer.
- Transform breakfast sausage into crispy, browned morsels using a skillet over medium heat, carefully draining any accumulated fat.
- Construct a luxurious gravy within the same skillet, whisking gravy mix with water until the mixture thickens and develops a silky consistency. Incorporate the cooked sausage fragments throughout the sauce.
- Deconstruct refrigerated biscuits into quartered segments, arranging them strategically across the greased baking dish’s surface.
- Cascade the sausage-infused gravy evenly over the biscuit pieces, creating a robust foundation for the casserole.
- Scatter the first layer of sharp cheddar cheese generously across the gravy-covered biscuits.
- Combine eggs with milk, introducing garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a seasoned liquid mixture.
- Pour the egg mixture methodically across the casserole, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the biscuits and gravy.
- Crown the casserole with the remaining cheddar cheese, creating a golden, melty topping.
- Transfer the assembled dish to the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 35-40 minutes until the eggs solidify and the surface turns a rich, appetizing golden brown.
- Remove from oven and permit a brief resting period of 5 minutes before portioning and serving this hearty breakfast ensemble.
Notes
- Customize the sausage type to match your dietary preferences, like turkey or plant-based sausage for lighter options.
- Enhance flavor by adding fresh herbs like thyme or chives to the egg mixture for a gourmet touch.
- Make ahead by preparing the casserole the night before and refrigerating, then bake in the morning for a stress-free breakfast.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium sausage and gravy mix, and opt for reduced-fat cheese to create a healthier version of this hearty dish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 423
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg