Description
This Biscuits and Gravy Casserole is a hearty and comforting breakfast dish featuring layers of flaky biscuit pieces, scrambled eggs with diced red peppers, and savory sausage gravy topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a family brunch or a special weekend breakfast, it combines store-bought biscuit dough with a rich, creamy sausage gravy for an easy yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Sausage Gravy
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 1/3 cup flour
- 3 1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Egg Mixture
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup diced red pepper
Other Ingredients
- 1 16.3-ounce tube biscuits (8 count)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350℉ and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble the ground breakfast sausage until fully cooked and no pink remains.
- Make the Gravy: Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir. Let it cook for about 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste. Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly to combine and avoid lumps.
- Season the Gravy: Add the black pepper, salt, and optional red pepper flakes. Continue cooking and stirring occasionally until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Eggs: In a large microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1/4 cup milk, and diced red pepper. Pour this mixture into a hot skillet and scramble the eggs until fully cooked.
- Prepare the Biscuits: Open the tube of biscuits and cut each biscuit into 8 pieces. Arrange these biscuit pieces evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Assemble the Casserole: Layer the scrambled eggs evenly over the biscuit pieces, then pour the sausage gravy over the eggs, and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Bake the Casserole: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the biscuits are cooked through.
Notes
- Using store-bought biscuit dough makes this recipe quick and easy to prepare.
- You can substitute turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- Optional red pepper flakes add a subtle heat; omit them if you prefer a milder flavor.
- If you prefer, diced green or yellow peppers can be used instead of red peppers.
- Letting the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving helps it set and makes it easier to slice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 436 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17.6 g
- Cholesterol: 147 mg
