Description
Creamy, hearty biscuits and gravy hashbrown breakfast casserole brings Southern comfort straight to your morning table. Crispy potatoes, savory sausage, and rich gravy combine for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk (for eggs)
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
Base and Additions:
- 1 (20 oz / 567 g) package frozen hashbrowns, thawed
- 1 (16 oz / 450 g) can of refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into quarters
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Craft an aromatic landscape by heating the culinary arena to a precise 375°F (190°C), ensuring the baking vessel receives a protective coating of non-stick preparation.
- Transform the breakfast sausage into a golden delicacy, rendering its natural oils while maintaining an even, robust texture. Dust the meat with a delicate flour veil, allowing it to dance and develop complex flavors for a brief moment.
- Introduce milk gradually, whisking continuously to create a luxurious gravy that embraces the sausage with creamy sophistication. Allow the mixture to simmer and thicken, seasoning with salt and pepper to elevate its depth.
- Construct a foundational layer of crispy hashbrowns across the baking dish, creating a rustic canvas for the upcoming flavor symphony.
- Cascade the velvety sausage gravy over the hashbrown terrain, ensuring complete and even coverage. Sprinkle a generous cascade of sharp cheddar cheese to add a tantalizing dairy dimension.
- Whisk eggs and milk into a silky emulsion, seasoning with subtle salt and pepper notes. Gently pour this liquid gold across the casserole, allowing it to weave between the existing layers.
- Delicately distribute biscuit dough fragments across the surface, creating a rustic, artisanal crown for the dish.
- Orchestrate the culinary transformation by baking for 35-40 minutes, watching for golden-brown biscuit peaks and a perfectly set egg foundation.
- Rest the casserole momentarily, allowing flavors to harmonize before serving. Accompany with optional gravy or hot sauce for adventurous palates.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even cooking and better texture in the casserole.
- Opt for frozen hashbrowns to save time and reduce moisture, preventing a soggy base.
- Drain excess sausage fat if you prefer a lighter dish, but keep some for richer flavor development.
- Customize the recipe by using gluten-free flour and biscuit mix for those with dietary restrictions.
- Layer ingredients strategically to create perfect bite distribution with sausage, cheese, and biscuit in every spoonful.
- Prep the casserole night before and refrigerate, allowing flavors to meld overnight for more intense taste.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or smoked gouda for unique flavor profiles.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium sausage and controlling salt during seasoning stages.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 to 10
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg