Description
Hearty Southern biscuits & gravy casserole brings comfort to breakfast tables with layers of flaky biscuits and rich sausage gravy. Creamy, savory flavors blend perfectly for a satisfying morning meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground breakfast sausage
- 1 can (16 oz / 450 g) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 large biscuits)
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Ignite the oven to 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly grease a rectangular baking dish with cooking spray or butter, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Sausage Transformation: In a robust skillet, sauté ground sausage over medium heat, diligently breaking it into delicate crumbles until achieving a rich, golden-brown coloration and rendering out excess fat.
- Gravy Crafting: Dust the browned sausage with flour, creating a roux, then gradually incorporate milk while continuously whisking to develop a smooth, creamy gravy. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes for a nuanced flavor profile.
- Layering Technique: Dissect refrigerated biscuits into quarter segments, arranging the first layer across the prepared baking vessel. Generously cascade the sausage-infused gravy over this base, then artfully distribute the remaining biscuit pieces to create a textural mosaic.
- Baking Finale: Transfer the assembled casserole into the preheated oven, allowing 20-25 minutes of transformative heat. When the surface achieves a lustrous, amber-brown complexion, optionally sprinkle cheese during the final baking moments for an indulgent, melted finish.
- Serving Presentation: Allow the casserole a brief resting period to stabilize, then slice into substantial portions. Serve immediately to capture the optimal interplay of crisp and creamy textures, delivering a comforting culinary experience.
Notes
- Sausage Selection: Choose high-quality ground pork sausage with moderate fat content for richer flavor and better gravy consistency.
- Flour Dusting Technique: Evenly sprinkle flour over browned sausage to prevent lumps and create smooth, silky gravy base.
- Milk Incorporation: Pour milk gradually and whisk continuously to prevent scorching and achieve creamy, lump-free gravy texture.
- Baking Precision: Monitor casserole closely during final baking stage to prevent over-browning and maintain optimal moisture balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg