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Biscuits and Gravy Casserole Recipe

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This Biscuits and Gravy Casserole combines savory sausage gravy with fluffy biscuit pieces baked together into a hearty, comforting breakfast or brunch dish. Ground pork sausage simmers in a creamy, spiced milk-based gravy, layered under tender biscuit chunks, then baked to golden perfection. Easy to prepare and perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping.

Ingredients

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Sausage and Gravy

  • 1 pound ground pork sausage
  • 4 ½ cups milk
  • ½ cup flour
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Biscuit Topping

  • 2 cans (7.5 ounces each) refrigerated biscuits, or equivalent homemade drop biscuit dough

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare dish: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 13 x 9 inch glass baking dish with cooking oil spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook the sausage: In a medium-sized pot over medium heat, brown the ground pork sausage thoroughly. Once cooked, transfer the sausage to the prepared baking dish. Use a paper towel to blot and remove excess grease left in the pot.
  3. Make the roux: Add butter to the sausage drippings remaining in the pot and melt over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, combining thoroughly. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the roux begins to brown slightly, which develops flavor and starts the thickening process.
  4. Prepare the gravy: Gradually add the milk to the roux a little at a time, whisking constantly to keep the mixture smooth and lump-free. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens, typically several minutes. Pour the thickened gravy evenly over the sausage in the baking dish.
  5. Top with biscuit pieces: Separate the refrigerated biscuits and cut each biscuit into fourths, or divide homemade biscuit dough into small portions. Evenly distribute the biscuit pieces on top of the gravy-covered sausage.
  6. Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the biscuit pieces are golden brown and cooked through. The biscuits will puff and create a delicious crust on top of the creamy gravy and sausage base.
  7. Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and serve warm as a comforting breakfast or brunch dish.

Notes

  • You can substitute milk with a dairy alternative like almond or oat milk for a different flavor or to accommodate lactose intolerance, though the texture may vary.
  • For a spicier gravy, increase the cayenne pepper slightly or add a pinch of red chili flakes.
  • Homemade drop biscuits give a more rustic texture and can be flavored with herbs or cheese for added depth.
  • To reduce grease, drain cooked sausage thoroughly before adding roux ingredients.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.

Keywords: biscuits and gravy, breakfast casserole, sausage gravy, baked biscuit casserole, hearty breakfast, comfort food

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