⭐ Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
Ingredients
For the casserole
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1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage
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1 can (8-count) refrigerated biscuits (like Pillsbury Grands Jr. or regular-size biscuits)
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1–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (optional but great)
For the gravy
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4 tbsp butter
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4 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups milk (whole milk preferred)
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
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½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
1. Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Cook the Sausage
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In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage, breaking it into crumbles.
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Drain excess grease if needed.
3. Make the Gravy
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In the same skillet, melt butter.
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Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes until bubbly.
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Slowly add milk, whisking constantly.
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Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Simmer until thickened.
4. Assemble
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Cut biscuits into quarters and scatter them evenly in the baking dish.
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Spread cooked sausage over the biscuits.
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Sprinkle with shredded cheese (optional).
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Pour gravy evenly over everything.
5. Bake
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Bake 35–40 minutes until biscuits are cooked through and top is golden.
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Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Tips & Variations
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Spicy version: Use hot sausage or add red pepper flakes to the gravy.
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Add eggs: Whisk 4–6 eggs with ½ cup milk, pour over biscuits before adding gravy.
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Creamier gravy: Add an extra ½ cup milk.
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Cheese swap: Pepper jack, Colby, or cheddar all work great.
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