Description
This Biscuits and Gravy Casserole is a comforting and hearty breakfast dish featuring layers of tender biscuit pieces, scrambled eggs, savory sausage gravy, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or a weekend brunch, it combines easy-to-use store-bought biscuit dough with a rich homemade sausage gravy for a deliciously satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
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Sausage Gravy
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 1/3 cup flour
- 3 1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Egg Mixture
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup diced red pepper
Casserole Base and Topping
- 1 16.3-ounce tube biscuits (8 count)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350℉ and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble the ground breakfast sausage until fully cooked.
- Make the Gravy: Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage, stirring well and cooking for 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Add Milk and Seasonings: Slowly add the 3 1/4 cups of milk while stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth. Add black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using). Let the gravy cook until it reaches a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large microwave-safe bowl, whisk together 6 eggs, 1/4 cup milk, and diced red pepper.
- Cook the Scrambled Eggs: Pour the egg mixture into a hot skillet and scramble the eggs until they are fully cooked but still moist.
- Prepare Biscuit Base: Open the tube of biscuits and cut each biscuit into 8 pieces. Arrange these biscuit pieces evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Assemble the Casserole: Layer the cooked scrambled eggs evenly over the biscuit pieces. Pour the sausage gravy over the eggs and biscuit layer, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to allow the casserole to heat through and the biscuits to soften.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes to brown the cheese and biscuit edges slightly, giving a delicious finish.
Notes
- This casserole is great for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for breakfasts during the week.
- Using store-bought biscuit dough saves time and adds convenience without sacrificing flavor.
- Red pepper flakes are optional and can be adjusted based on your spice preference.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the sausage with plant-based sausage and use vegetable broth with flour for gravy.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated for a quick breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 436 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17.6 g
- Cholesterol: 147 mg
