Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole
This Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole combines fluffy biscuits, savory sausage, creamy country gravy, and fluffy eggs in one delicious baked dish. It’s hearty, comforting, and perfect for weekend breakfasts, brunch gatherings, holidays, or feeding a hungry family.
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 1 can refrigerated biscuits, cut into small pieces
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For the Gravy
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Directions
1. Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
2. Cook the Sausage
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the breakfast sausage and cook for 7–10 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
Continue until browned and fully cooked.
Drain excess grease if necessary.
Set the sausage aside.
3. Make the Country Gravy
Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly.
Continue cooking for 4–6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens.
Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Stir in the cooked sausage and remove from the heat.
4. Prepare the Egg Mixture
Crack the eggs into a large bowl.
Whisk until smooth.
Add the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
For extra creamy eggs, you can whisk in 2 tablespoons of milk.
5. Assemble the Casserole
Arrange the biscuit pieces evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the cooked sausage over the biscuits.
Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the sausage and biscuits.
Sprinkle the cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top.
Finally, spoon the sausage gravy evenly across the casserole.
6. Bake
Place the casserole in the preheated oven.
Bake for approximately 30–40 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and the eggs are completely set.
If the top begins browning too quickly, loosely cover the dish with foil during the final portion of baking.
7. Rest and Serve
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper or chopped parsley if desired.
Serve warm.
Tips for the Best Breakfast Casserole
Don’t overcrowd the biscuits: Spread them evenly so they cook properly.
Make thick gravy: A thicker sausage gravy works better in a casserole because it won’t make the biscuits excessively soggy.
Use freshly shredded cheese: It melts more smoothly than many pre-shredded varieties.
Let it rest: Allowing the casserole to sit briefly makes it easier to cut and serve.
Easy Variations
Bacon and Sausage
Add cooked crumbled bacon along with the sausage for extra smoky flavor.
Spicy Version
Use hot breakfast sausage and add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Vegetable Version
Add sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, or spinach.
Extra Cheesy
Add another ½ cup of cheddar or pepper jack cheese before baking.
Make-Ahead
Assemble the casserole the night before, cover tightly, and refrigerate. In the morning, allow it to sit at room temperature for about 15–20 minutes while the oven preheats, then bake until hot and fully set.
Recipe at a Glance
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
Meta Description
Make a hearty Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole with fluffy biscuits, savory sausage, creamy country gravy, eggs, and melted cheese. Perfect for breakfast and weekend brunch.