Description
This Biscuits and Gravy Casserole is a comforting Southern-inspired breakfast dish that layers flaky refrigerated biscuits with savory pork sausage gravy, fluffy eggs, and melted white cheddar cheese. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this casserole combines hearty flavors and creamy textures in an easy one-dish bake.
Ingredients
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Sausage Gravy
- 16 ounces ground pork sausage
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about â…“ cup)
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
Casserole Base
- 16.3 ounces refrigerated biscuits (1 standard can)
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Butter a 9×13 inch baking dish and set it aside to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sausage and Onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground pork sausage and the finely diced onion until the sausage is fully browned and the onion is soft.
- Add Flour: Reduce the heat to medium-low, then sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the cooked sausage mixture and stir well to combine, creating a roux base for the gravy.
- Incorporate Milk: Slowly pour in the 2 ½ cups whole milk about ¼ cup at a time, stirring thoroughly after each addition to avoid lumps and help thicken the gravy.
- Season and Thicken Gravy: Once all milk is added, stir in the black pepper, garlic powder, and sea salt. Continue to cook on medium-low, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until the gravy is warmed through and has thickened. Remove from heat.
- Preheat Oven and Arrange Biscuits: Preheat the oven to 350° F. Cut the refrigerated biscuits into pieces and spread them evenly in the buttered baking dish.
- Mix Egg Base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 6 large eggs, ½ cup milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until fully combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the biscuit pieces in the baking dish.
- Add Cheese and Gravy: Sprinkle shredded white cheddar cheese evenly over the eggs and biscuits, then pour the prepared sausage gravy on top.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is fully cooked through and the top is golden and bubbly. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use refrigerated biscuits from a standard can for convenience and consistent results.
- Allow the gravy to thicken properly on low heat to avoid a runny consistency.
- Cutting the biscuits into pieces helps them absorb the egg mixture and cook evenly.
- This dish can be prepared the night before and baked fresh in the morning for easy hosting.
- For a lighter version, substitute whole milk with 2% milk and use reduced-fat cheese.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially if using seasoned sausage.
