This is so good that I get requests for Sunday brunch all the time!

This is a hearty, all-in-one version of the classic Southern breakfast, with biscuits baked directly into a rich, homemade sausage gravy.

Biscuit & Gravy Casserole

Ingredients:

How To Make Biscuit & Gravy Casserole:

Step 1: Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 375F (190C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.

Step 2: Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, thoroughly cook the 1 pound ground breakfast sausage, crumbling it with your spatula. Once cooked, drain any excess grease (reserving 2 tablespoons for the next step), and then evenly scatter the cooked sausage in the baking dish.

Step 3: Prepare the Roux: In the same skillet, reserve about 2 tablespoons of sausage grease. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour over the grease and whisk to create a roux. Cook for about 1 minute to eliminate any raw flour taste.

Step 4: Make the Gravy: Gradually pour in the 2 1/2 cups milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking until it thickens into a creamy gravy.

Step 5: Season and Pour: Season the gravy with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pour the creamy gravy over the sausage in the baking dish.

Step 6: Add Biscuit Pieces: Separate the biscuit dough from the 1 can into individual biscuits, then cut each biscuit into quarters. Scatter the biscuit pieces on top of the gravy.

Step 7: Bake to Perfection: Slide the dish into the oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until the biscuits turn golden brown. If using the 1 cup of cheese, sprinkle it over the top 5 minutes before the casserole is done.

Step 8: Let It Sit and Garnish: Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, if desired.