Unveiling a fusion of homemade biscuits, mouth-watering sausage gravy, and a cheesy egg delight, the Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Casserole is the perfect plate to start your day. With roots in the South, this dish has captured the hearts and appetites of many, making it a breakfast favorite nationwide.
Ingredients:
- For the Biscuit Layer:
- 2 cans (16 oz each) of refrigerated biscuits
- For the Sausage Gravy Layer:
- 1 pound of ground breakfast sausage
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups of whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Cheesy Egg Layer:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- For the Biscuit Layer:
- Open the refrigerated biscuit cans and cut each biscuit into quarters. Place the biscuit quarters in the greased baking dish, spreading them out evenly.
- For the Sausage Gravy Layer:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground breakfast sausage over medium-high heat. Break it apart with a spatula as it cooks until it’s browned and cooked through. Remove any excess grease if needed.
- Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the cooked sausage and stir well. Cook for another 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour in the whole milk while stirring continuously. Continue to cook and stir until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble.
- Season the sausage gravy with salt and pepper according to your taste. Remove it from the heat.
- For the Cheesy Egg Layer:
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and add salt and pepper to taste. Pour this egg mixture evenly over the biscuit layer in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the egg layer.
- Assembly:
- Pour the prepared sausage gravy evenly over the cheese and egg layer in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30-35 minutes or until the casserole is set, and the top is golden brown.
- Once done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Notes:
- You can customize this casserole by adding diced vegetables like bell peppers or onions to the sausage gravy for extra flavor.
- This dish is quite rich, so it’s perfect for a special breakfast or brunch occasion.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Enjoy your Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Casserole with your favorite side dishes!