Description
Southern Biscuits & Gravy Casserole delivers hearty comfort with layers of flaky biscuits and creamy sausage gravy. Warm breakfast memories blend perfectly with simple ingredients for a satisfying morning meal you will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground breakfast sausage
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (16 oz / 450 g) refrigerated biscuit dough
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preparation: Coat a baking dish with cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage to prevent adhesion.
- Sausage Transformation: In a large skillet, brown ground sausage over medium-high heat, crumbling thoroughly until no pink remains, creating a rich, textured base.
- Gravy Development: Dust sausage with flour, then gradually whisk in milk, stirring consistently to create a smooth, creamy gravy. Infuse with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and optional red pepper flakes for depth of flavor.
- Layering Foundation: Partition refrigerated biscuits into quarters, distributing half across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to establish a sturdy base.
- Gravy Coverage: Pour the sausage-infused gravy evenly over the initial biscuit layer, ensuring complete and uniform distribution.
- Topping Composition: Arrange remaining biscuit pieces on top, creating a rustic, textured surface that will transform into a golden, crisp crown.
- Baking Finale: Slide the casserole into a preheated 375°F oven, baking for 20-25 minutes until biscuits achieve a gorgeous golden-brown hue. Optional: Sprinkle cheese during the final moments to create a molten, irresistible layer.
- Resting and Serving: Withdraw from the oven and allow the casserole to rest briefly, permitting flavors to harmonize before presenting this comforting culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Choose Quality Sausage: Select fresh, high-fat ground sausage for richer flavor and better gravy texture, avoiding lean varieties that can make the dish dry.
- Prevent Lumpy Gravy: Whisk milk slowly and consistently while adding flour to create a smooth, velvety sauce without unwanted clumps or uneven consistency.
- Customize Biscuit Texture: Cut refrigerated biscuits into quarters for even layering, ensuring each piece absorbs gravy and develops a perfect crispy-soft balance.
- Dietary Adaptation: Swap regular sausage with turkey or plant-based alternatives, use gluten-free flour and biscuits for accommodating different dietary needs without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg