Description
Biscuits and Gravy Casserole is a hearty Southern-inspired breakfast dish featuring layers of fluffy buttermilk biscuits, savory pork sausage, rich homemade sausage gravy, fluffy eggs, and melted cheddar cheese all baked to golden perfection. This comforting casserole combines classic breakfast flavors into one easy-to-make dish, perfect for family brunches or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Gravy
- 1 pound regular or milk pork breakfast sausage (Jimmy Dean brand recommended)
- 3 tablespoons salted butter (sliced into 1 tablespoon pats)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2¾ cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Casserole
- 8 count Grands Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Refrigerated Biscuit Dough
- 6 large eggs
- â…“ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups freshly grated mild cheddar cheese (divided)
- Melted butter for brushing the tops of the biscuits (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prepare for assembling the casserole.
- Cook the Sausage: In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, add the sausage. Stir and break apart the sausage until it is completely cooked through and no pink remains.
- Separate Sausage: Lower heat to medium-low. Transfer half of the cooked sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Leave the remaining half in the skillet with the residual fat for making the gravy.
- Make the Gravy Base: Add the sliced butter to the sausage and fat in the skillet, stirring until melted. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes while whisking constantly to form a roux.
- Add Milk and Season: Slowly whisk in the whole milk, kosher salt, and black pepper. Continue whisking until the gravy thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Biscuit Layer: Slice each biscuit into 6 pieces. Place half of these biscuit pieces in an even single layer at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Layer Sausage: Evenly sprinkle the reserved cooked sausage over the bottom layer of biscuit pieces.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, â…“ cup whole milk, kosher salt, black pepper, and onion powder until smooth and no streaks of egg whites remain.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage layer in the baking dish.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mild cheddar cheese over the egg layer.
- Add Gravy: Spoon the homemade sausage gravy over the cheddar cheese layer.
- Top with Remaining Biscuits: Arrange the remaining biscuit pieces over the gravy layer to form the top layer of the casserole.
- Finish with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the biscuits. Optionally, brush the tops with melted butter for extra richness and browning.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top biscuits are golden brown and the eggs have puffed up. A knife inserted in the center should come out with a trace of gravy.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and set.
Notes
- Using mild cheddar cheese provides a creamy texture and mild flavor that balances the savory sausage.
- Ensure the sausage is cooked thoroughly before making the gravy to avoid undercooked meat.
- If preferred, brush melted butter on top of the biscuit layer for a more golden and flavorful crust.
- This casserole can be prepared the night before; assemble and refrigerate overnight before baking in the morning.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper, depending on sausage saltiness.
