Description
A warm and hearty casserole combining biscuits, sausage, and cheese – perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely shredded cheddar (optional)
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 1/4 cup plain all-purpose flour
- 6 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 (16-ounce) container of refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough (8 biscuits total)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Nonstick spray for preparing the baking dish
- 1/2 cup milk (for blending with eggs)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, crumble and brown the sausage until cooked, keeping the fat in the pan.
- Dust the browned sausage with flour, then gradually add 2 1/2 cups of milk, stirring constantly until thickened (5 to 7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut each biscuit into four pieces and distribute them in the baking dish.
- Pour the sausage gravy over the biscuit pieces.
- Whisk eggs, 1/2 cup of milk, and seasonings in a bowl, folding in cheddar if using, and pour over the gravy.
- Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden and firm in the center.
- Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite cheese or add vegetables for a variation. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.