Easy Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole | Family Breakfast Favorite
Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole is a layered bake of flaky biscuits, savory sausage gravy and eggs that turns a diner favorite into one pan you pull from the oven. It's the kind of breakfast that fills the kitchen with the smell of sausage and black pepper before anyone even sits down.
You only need refrigerated biscuits, breakfast sausage, eggs and milk, plus about an hour from start to finish. Make it for a holiday morning, a weekend with family, or a brunch potluck. Save it for later!
| Prep | Cook | Total | Servings | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 40 min | 55 min | 8 servings | Medium |
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- One pan, one bake: Everything cooks together, so cleanup is quick.
- Make-ahead friendly: Assemble it the night before and bake in the morning.
- Budget-friendly: Biscuits, sausage and eggs are inexpensive pantry and fridge staples.
- Feeds a crowd: One dish easily serves six to eight hungry people.
- Kid approved: Soft biscuits, creamy gravy and cheese win over picky eaters every time.
Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole Ingredients
- Refrigerated biscuits: The base of the casserole, giving soft, pull-apart layers. Homemade biscuits work too, like the dough from our Copycat Red Lobster Biscuits if you want from-scratch texture.
- Breakfast sausage: Use beef or turkey breakfast sausage, crumbled and browned until it releases fat and turns deep brown at the edges.
- Eggs: They bind the casserole and add a tender, custard-like texture once baked.
- Milk: Whisked with eggs to loosen the mixture so it soaks evenly into the biscuits.
- All-purpose flour: Thickens the sausage drippings into a proper gravy base.
- Shredded cheddar cheese: Melts into golden pockets throughout; Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend also works.
- Black pepper: A generous amount is what makes sausage gravy taste like sausage gravy, not just white sauce.
- Worcestershire-style seasoning (optional): Standard Worcestershire often contains anchovies, so swap in soy sauce with a splash of rice vinegar if you want that savory depth.
Find exact amounts in the recipe card below.
Ways to Change It Up
- Swap the protein: Try ground turkey or beef salami, diced small, instead of sausage.
- Add vegetables: Sautéed bell peppers, mushrooms or spinach stir nicely into the gravy in spring and summer.
- Turn up the heat: A pinch of cayenne or a few dashes of hot sauce wakes up the gravy.
- Lighten it up: Use turkey sausage and low-fat milk for a lighter version without losing the gravy flavor.
- Slow cooker version: Layer everything in a crockpot and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours instead of baking, similar in spirit to our Comforting Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles.
How to Make Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles, about 8 minutes until no pink remains.
- Build the gravy by sprinkling flour over the sausage, stirring a minute, then whisking in milk until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
- Layer the biscuits torn into quarters across a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour the gravy evenly over the biscuit pieces, then whisk eggs with the remaining milk and pour that over the top.
- Top with cheese and bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set and the edges turn golden brown.
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing so the layers hold together when served.
Forecipes Team Tips
- Don't skip browning the sausage well: Those browned bits at the bottom of the pan carry most of the flavor into the gravy.
- Use day-old or slightly firm biscuits: Fresh, soft biscuits can turn mushy once soaked in egg and gravy.
- Check the center for doneness: It should jiggle only slightly, not look liquid, before you pull it from the oven.
- Let it rest: Cutting too soon means the slices fall apart instead of holding their shape.
- Season the gravy boldly: Black pepper should be noticeable, not just a background note.
What to Serve With It
Fresh fruit or a simple green salad balances the richness of this casserole nicely. For a bigger spread, add our Chicken & Dressing Casserole or warm KFC Biscuits on the side. For dessert, our Blackberry Cobbler keeps the morning table in the same comfort-food spirit.
Storage and Reheating
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze individual portions for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. Warm in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes, or in a 300°F oven for about 15 minutes, until heated through.
Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole FAQ
Can I make it the night before?
Yes, assemble the full casserole, cover and refrigerate overnight, then bake it straight from the fridge, adding about 10 extra minutes to the bake time.
Can I use canned biscuits versus homemade?
Canned refrigerated biscuits work great and save time, though homemade biscuit dough adds a richer, flakier texture if you have extra time.
Why is my casserole watery in the middle?
This usually means it needs more time in the oven; bake until the center no longer jiggles and a knife comes out mostly clean.
Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Brown the sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and no pink remains, about 8 minutes.
- Make the gravy base: Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook off the raw flour taste.
- Whisk in milk: Slowly pour in 2 cups of milk, whisking constantly, and cook until the gravy thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Season with black pepper, salt and soy sauce if using.
- Layer the biscuits: Scatter the torn biscuit pieces evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the gravy over: Spoon the warm sausage gravy evenly over the biscuit pieces, making sure every piece gets some coverage.
- Whisk the egg mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the remaining 1 cup of milk until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Pour eggs over casserole: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the biscuits and gravy, letting it soak down between the pieces.
- Add the cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake until set: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set and no longer jiggles, and the top turns golden brown.
- Rest before serving: Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing so the layers hold together on the plate.
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