Description
Comfort meets convenience in this hearty Biscuits & Gravy Casserole, blending Southern breakfast traditions with modern casserole magic. Creamy sausage gravy and flaky biscuit layers promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground breakfast sausage
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
Dry Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Liquid and Baking Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 1 can (16 oz / 450 g) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 large biscuits)
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace by heating the oven to 375F (190C) and coating a rectangular baking vessel with a thin layer of cooking lubricant.
- Transform ground sausage into crispy, caramelized morsels by sizzling it in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium flame, ensuring complete browning and eliminating excess rendering.
- Elevate the sausage with a dusting of flour, creating a silky roux. Introduce milk gradually, whisking continuously to craft a velvety, luxurious gravy. Infuse with aromatic seasonings like salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a whisper of red pepper flakes for depth.
- Deconstruct refrigerated biscuits into quarters, forming a rustic foundation in the prepared baking dish. Lavishly drench this layer with the rich, fragrant sausage gravy, then crown with the remaining biscuit fragments for a textural landscape.
- Slide the assembled casserole into the preheated oven, allowing the ingredients to harmonize and transform. After 20-25 minutes, the surface should display a golden, crisp exterior. For those desiring extra indulgence, sprinkle cheese during the final moments of baking to create a molten, glistening topping.
- Permit the casserole a brief moment of repose, then slice into generous portions. Serve immediately while the flavors remain vibrant and the texture promises a delightful contrast between crisp and creamy elements.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for those who love heat or prefer mild flavors.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium sausage and monitoring salt quantities during gravy preparation.
- Transform this dish into a vegetarian version by substituting sausage with plant-based crumbles or mushroom medley for similar texture and depth.
- Prep ahead by assembling the casserole the night before and refrigerating, then bake directly from cold for convenient meal planning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg