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Easy Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole | Family Breakfast Favorite

Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole

A layered breakfast bake of flaky biscuits, savory sausage gravy, eggs and melted cheddar, baked until golden and set.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef breakfast sausage
  • 16 ounces refrigerated biscuits torn into quarters
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk divided
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional for depth)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  2. 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.
  3. Make the gravy base: Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook off the raw flour taste.
  4. 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.
  5. Layer the biscuits: Scatter the torn biscuit pieces evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  6. Pour the gravy over: Spoon the warm sausage gravy evenly over the biscuit pieces, making sure every piece gets some coverage.
  7. Whisk the egg mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the remaining 1 cup of milk until fully combined and slightly frothy.
  8. Pour eggs over casserole: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the biscuits and gravy, letting it soak down between the pieces.
  9. Add the cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
  10. Bake until set: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set and no longer jiggles, and the top turns golden brown.
  11. Rest before serving: Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing so the layers hold together on the plate.