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A serving of biscuits and gravy breakfast casserole on a dark plate.
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Biscuits And Gravy Breakfast Casserole

Biscuits and gravy breakfast casserole made from scratch with homemade biscuits, sausage gravy, eggs, and cheese. Hearty, easy, and feeds a crowd.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 427kcal

Ingredients

Gravy

  • 1 lb breakfast sausage
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

Biscuits

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup butter frozen, shredded
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Eggs

  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cup sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/3 cup green onion chopped
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
  • Brown the sausage in a skillet. Remove 1 cup and set aside.
    1 lb breakfast sausage
  • Add butter to remaining sausage, then stir in flour and cook for 2–3 minutes.
    1 tbsp butter, 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened into gravy. Season and set aside.
    2 cups milk, salt and pepper
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • Add frozen shredded butter and mix to coat. Stir in buttermilk until just combined.
    1/2 cup butter, 1 cup buttermilk
  • In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in cheese, green onions, and reserved sausage.
    6 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, 1/3 cup green onion, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Pour egg mixture into prepared dish.
  • Portion biscuit dough into 12 pieces and place on top.
  • Spoon half the gravy over biscuits.
  • Top with remaining cheese and bake 25–30 minutes until golden and set.
  • Rest 10–15 minutes before serving. Serve with remaining gravy.

Notes

  • If your gravy gets too thick, whisk in a splash of milk before adding to the casserole
  • Don’t overmix the biscuit dough or they’ll turn dense
  • Let the casserole rest before cutting so it sets properly
  • You can prep everything ahead and bake the next day

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 625mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 745IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 2mg