Description
A hearty and satisfying breakfast casserole made with flaky biscuits, savory sausage gravy, and melted cheese. Perfect for brunches, holidays, or meal prep, this dish is easy to make, rich in flavor, and sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Ingredients
– 8–10 biscuits (store-bought or homemade)
– 1 pound breakfast sausage
– 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– 2 cups milk
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 6 large eggs
– 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
– Optional toppings: Green onions, hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in the flour to create a roux, then gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens into a gravy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
- Arrange the biscuits evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the sausage gravy evenly over the biscuits.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the gravy layer.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and pour the mixture evenly over the layers.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden and set.
- Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
– To prevent sogginess, layer ingredients carefully and avoid overpouring the egg mixture.
– Customize with mix-ins like sautéed mushrooms, diced bell peppers, or caramelized onions.
– For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with sautéed mushrooms or tofu crumbles.
– Assemble ahead of time: refrigerate unbaked casserole overnight; adjust baking time by adding 5–10 minutes.
– Freeze unbaked casserole for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.
– Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes to restore texture—avoid microwaving to preserve creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (~1/8th of casserole)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg