Description
Southern comfort shines in this hearty Biscuits & Gravy Casserole, blending classic breakfast flavors into one irresistible dish. Creamy sausage gravy nestles between flaky biscuit layers, promising warmth and satisfaction with each comforting bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground breakfast sausage
Baking and Dairy:
- 1 can (16 ounces / 450 grams) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) whole milk
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
Seasonings and Spices:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating it with a light layer of cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Utilize a spacious skillet to transform the ground sausage into a rich, crumbly texture over medium-high heat, breaking it down thoroughly until no pink remains visible.
- After thoroughly cooking the sausage, dust the meat with flour, creating a delicate coating that will help thicken the upcoming sauce.
- Slowly introduce milk into the sausage mixture, continuously stirring to prevent lumps and promote a smooth, creamy consistency. Allow the mixture to simmer and gradually thicken, developing a velvety gravy.
- Enhance the gravy’s flavor profile by incorporating seasonings such as salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
- Divide refrigerated biscuits into symmetrical quarters, strategically layering half of these pieces across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a foundational base.
- Cascade the sausage-infused gravy evenly over the initial biscuit layer, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Complete the casserole by arranging the remaining biscuit pieces atop the gravy, creating a rustic, textured surface.
- Transfer the assembled dish into a preheated oven set at 375°F, allowing it to bake until the biscuits transform into a golden, crisp masterpiece, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- For an indulgent touch, sprinkle cheese during the final moments of baking, permitting it to melt and create an irresistible molten layer.
- Remove from the oven and permit the casserole to rest momentarily, allowing the ingredients to settle and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Customize sausage heat by adjusting red pepper flakes for spice lovers or mild preference enthusiasts.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium sausage and minimizing added salt in gravy preparation.
- Create vegetarian version by replacing pork sausage with plant-based crumbles or mushroom medley for protein alternative.
- Enhance texture by using buttermilk biscuits instead of regular for extra tangy, flaky layers that absorb gravy beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg