A biscuits and gravy casserole takes all the comfort of the classic Southern breakfast and bakes it into an easy, single-dish meal that you can prep ahead of time.
Here is a hearty, crowd-pleasing recipe featuring a savory sausage gravy layer baked right beneath golden, fluffy biscuit dough.
Ingredients
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1 lb breakfast sausage (pork sausage, regular or spicy)
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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3 cups whole milk
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1 tsp black pepper (plus extra to taste)
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
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1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated flaky biscuit dough (such as Grands!)
Instructions
1.Preheat and prep:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
2.Brown the sausage:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the breakfast sausage until thoroughly browned and crumbled, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Do not drain the grease—it forms the base of your roux.
3.Make the gravy roux:
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour evenly over the cooked sausage and fat. Stir constantly for about 1 to 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
4.Add milk and simmer:
Slowly pour in the whole milk while whisking or stirring vigorously to prevent lumps. Add the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens nicely (about 3 to 5 minutes). Remove from heat.
5.Assemble the base:
Stir 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese directly into the warm sausage gravy until melted. Pour the gravy mixture evenly into your prepared 9×13-inch baking dish.
6.Add the biscuits:
Open the can of biscuits and cut each biscuit into quarters (or smaller bite-sized pieces if you prefer easier portioning). Scatter the biscuit pieces evenly across the top of the gravy. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the biscuits.
7.Bake and serve:
Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through in the center. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving so the gravy can set slightly.
Tips for Success
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Make Ahead: You can cook the sausage and gravy, pour it into the dish, top with uncooked biscuits and cheese, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, bake as directed (you may need to add 5 extra minutes to the baking time since it starts cold).
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Add Eggs: To make this a complete all-in-one breakfast, you can whisk 6 to 8 eggs and layer them over the gravy before adding the biscuits.
