Biscuits and Gravy Casserole: A Hearty Start to Your Morning
Begin your day with the ultimate comfort food—Biscuits and Gravy Casserole. This simple yet delicious recipe combines soft, fluffy biscuits with rich, creamy sausage gravy, all baked to golden perfection. It’s the perfect dish to wake up to, promising a filling and satisfying breakfast.
What You’ll Need: Essential Ingredients
- Refrigerated Biscuits: 1 can (16 oz), which simplifies the baking process.
- Ground Pork Sausage: 1 pound, providing a meaty, flavorful base.
- All-Purpose Flour: 1/3 cup, to thicken the gravy.
- Milk: 3 cups, creates a creamy texture.
- Seasonings: Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and a hint of paprika enhance the flavor.
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the Sausage: Brown the sausage in a large skillet, then drain any excess grease.
- Make the Gravy: Sprinkle flour over the sausage, stir and cook for a couple of minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring the mixture to a boil, cooking until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Assemble the Casserole: Cut the biscuits into quarters. Place half in the baking dish, pour the sausage gravy over them, and top with the remaining biscuits.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown.
Quick Tips for the Best Casserole
- Ensure the gravy is thick before layering to prevent a soggy bottom.
- For an extra kick, sprinkle additional paprika over the top before baking.
Detailed Recipe Information
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Nutritional Overview
- Calories: 520 per serving
- This dish provides a robust start to the day, keeping you full and energized.Print
Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
The Biscuits and Gravy Casserole combines flaky refrigerated biscuits with a savory homemade sausage gravy, baked together until golden. This dish offers a hearty and comforting start to any morning, embodying the essence of a country-style breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuits
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat until crumbly; drain excess grease.
- Sprinkle flour over the sausage, stir to mix, and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a boil; simmer until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Cut biscuits into quarters and layer half in the prepared dish. Top with sausage gravy and the remaining biscuits.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped onions or bell peppers to the sausage while cooking.
- The casserole can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning for an easy breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 520 per serving
- Calories: 520 per serving
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg