Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole

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This Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole transforms a beloved comfort food classic into an effortless, hearty bake perfect for feeding a crowd. Layers of fluffy biscuits, savory sausage gravy, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese come together in one dish, making for an incredibly satisfying and delicious brunch or breakfast-for-dinner option.

Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients:

For the Sausage Gravy:

Ingredient	Quantity
Ground breakfast sausage (mild or spicy, your choice)	1 lb
Unsalted butter	¼ cup
All-purpose flour	¼ cup
Whole milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)	3 cups
Garlic powder	½ teaspoon
Onion powder	½ teaspoon
Salt	To taste
Black pepper	To taste

For the Casserole:

Ingredient	Quantity
Refrigerated biscuits (homemade or store-bought)	8–10
Large eggs	8
Heavy cream or milk	½ cup
Salt	1 teaspoon
Black pepper	½ teaspoon
Shredded cheddar cheese	1 ½ cups (plus more for topping if desired)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Sausage Gravy:
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the 1 lb ground breakfast sausage until it is browned and crumbled. Remove the cooked sausage from the skillet and set it aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pan.
- Make the Roux: Add the ¼ cup unsalted butter to the skillet with the sausage drippings and melt over medium heat. Stir in the ¼ cup all-purpose flour to create a roux, cooking for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it’s lightly golden.
- Add Milk and Seasoning: Gradually whisk in the 3 cups whole milk (or half-and-half), stirring constantly to avoid any lumps. Continue cooking, whisking frequently, until the mixture thickens to a gravy consistency (about 5–7 minutes). Stir in the ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Combine with Sausage: Return the cooked sausage to the skillet with the gravy and mix well to combine. Set the finished sausage gravy aside.
Assemble the Casserole:
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Biscuits: Cut the 8–10 refrigerated biscuits into quarters or smaller pieces and spread them evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Scramble the Eggs: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the 8 large eggs, ½ cup heavy cream or milk, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper. Pour the whisked egg mixture evenly over the biscuit pieces in the baking dish, ensuring they are well coated.
- Layer the Gravy and Cheese: Spoon the prepared sausage gravy evenly over the top of the biscuit and egg mixture, spreading it to cover. Sprinkle 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top of the gravy (add more if desired for extra cheesiness!).
Bake Until Golden:
- Bake the Casserole: Place the assembled casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly, the top is golden brown, and the center is set.
- Optional Broil: For an extra crispy, golden-brown top, broil the casserole for 2–3 minutes at the very end of baking. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning, as broilers can quickly turn golden to burnt.