Nothing says "Good morning!" like this biscuits and gravy casserole. Made with time-saving canned biscuits, homemade gravy, and plenty of eggs and cheese, it's an easy-to-make, quick-to-bake breakfast casserole that's perfect for any brunch, special occasion, or weekend with friends. Make this easy casserole a day ahead, and sit back and relax the next time you're hosting.
YIELDS: 8 - 10 serving(s)
PREP TIME: 25 mins
TOTAL TIME:1 hr
Ingredients
FOR THE SAUSAGE GRAVY:
1 lb. breakfast sausage,
such as Jimmy Dean
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1 tsp. ground black
pepper
FOR THE CASSEROLE:
6 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar
cheese, divided
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. ground black
pepper
2 12-oz. cans refrigerated
biscuits
Directions
1.) For the Sausage Gravy: Add the sausage to a
large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring
occasionally, until the sausage is browned and
crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon,
remove the sausage to a plate; leave drippings
in pan. Add butter; reduce the heat to mediumlow to let melt. Sprinkle the flour over the
sausage drippings, stirring to combine. Let cook
for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the
flour is lightly toasted.
2.) While stirring, pour in the milk. Increase the
heat to medium-high, stirring
occasionally. Once the mixture boils and
thickens, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add
the seasoned salt and black pepper; let simmer
for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until
thickened. Set aside.
3.) For the Casserole: Preheat the oven to 350°.
Whisk the eggs, milk, 1/2 cup cheese, salt, andpepper in a medium bowl; pour into a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Reserve 1/2 cup of the
sausage, and sprinkle the remainder over the
eggs. Arrange the biscuits in the baking dish in
an even layer. Drizzle half of the gravy over the
biscuits; sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 cups
cheese and the reserved 1/2 cup sausage.
4.) Bake until the biscuits are cooked through and
the top is toasted, 30 to 35 minutes. Reheat the
remaining gravy. Drizzle some over the
casserole and serve any remaining gravy on the
side.
Recipe & Photo from thepioneerwoman.com
