Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
A comforting breakfast casserole featuring layers of flaky biscuits, savory sausage, egg custard, creamy gravy, and melted cheese. Perfect for brunch or weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
For the Base
- 1 can biscuits (10 oz)
For the Filling
- 1 lb breakfast sausage Can substitute with turkey or chicken sausage.
- 6 pieces eggs
- 1/2 cup milk Substitute with unsweetened almond or oat milk if desired.
- to taste Salt and pepper
For the Cheese & Gravy
- 2 cups cheese, shredded (about 8 oz / 226 g) Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby, or mozzarella work well.
- 1 packet gravy mix (prepared with 2 cups water) Ensure gravy mix is gluten-free if necessary.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Press the biscuits flat on the bottom of the dish in a single layer.
Cooking Sausage
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the breakfast sausage until fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Assembling Layers
- Spread the browned sausage evenly over the pressed biscuit base.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, and salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage layer.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheese over the poured egg mixture.
- Prepare the gravy according to package instructions using 2 cups water and cook until thickened. Pour the hot gravy over the cheese layer.
- Top the casserole with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before cutting into portions.
Notes
Customize the recipe by adding heat with crushed red pepper flakes or by incorporating veggies like sautéed bell peppers or mushrooms.