“I got this biscuits and gravy casserole recipe at a church potluck”

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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)

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 and no longer jiggly.
- 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.