Description
A comforting and hearty breakfast casserole combining flaky biscuit dough, savory breakfast sausage, rich homemade gravy, eggs, and melted cheddar cheese baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a satisfying brunch or breakfast gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Dairy
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
Main Ingredients
- 1 can (16.3 ounces) refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into quarters
Dry Ingredients and Spices
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks, until browned and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside, leaving approximately 2 tablespoons of sausage drippings in the pan.
- Make Gravy Roux: Add butter to the skillet if needed to reach 2 tablespoons total fat, then whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook for about 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Add Milk and Seasonings: Gradually whisk in whole milk until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the gravy thickens.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the biscuit quarters evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cooked sausage over the biscuits evenly. In a bowl, whisk the eggs thoroughly and pour them evenly over the biscuits and sausage.
- Add Gravy and Cheese: Pour the warm sausage gravy over the entire casserole dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top for a cheesy, golden finish.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the biscuits are fully cooked through, the casserole is set, and the top is golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and make slicing easier.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, substitute spicy breakfast sausage.
- Try pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar for extra flavor and a hint of spice.
- This casserole can be assembled the night before and refrigerated, then baked fresh in the morning for an easy breakfast option.
