Sausage Gravy Casserole

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Sausage Gravy Casserole is a hearty breakfast casserole made with biscuits, Southern sausage gravy, eggs, and cheese baked together until golden and bubbly. It’s an easy make-ahead recipe that’s perfect for feeding a crowd, holiday breakfasts, weekend brunch, or breakfast for dinner.

When it comes to breakfast favorites, my sausage gravy casserole is at the top of the list! It’s loaded with layers of buttery biscuits, rich sausage gravy, and gooey cheese that bake together into pure comfort. Just like my bacon hash brown casserole, it’s hearty, simple, and always a hit at the table. You can even assemble it the night before for a stress-free morning.

Whether you’re hosting brunch, dinner, or just want a cozy family breakfast, this casserole always delivers!

Why I love this recipe

• It’s incredibly versatile – I can prep it the night before or throw it together the morning of, depending on my schedule.
• Everyone always asks for seconds – There’s something about the way the biscuits soak up that gravy that keeps people coming back.

Ingredients

• ground breakfast sausage
• refrigerated biscuits
• butter
• all-purpose flour
• spices – salt, ground black pepper, red pepper flakes
• whole milk
• eggs
• heavy cream
• cheddar cheese

Step by step

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. In a large skillet, cook and crumble the ground sausage until fully cooked. Drain and set aside.
3. Melt butter in a medium saucepan, then whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
4. Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, then slowly whisk in the milk.

1. Cook on medium heat, whisking often, until the gravy thickens.
2. Cut the biscuits into quarters and layer them in the prepared baking dish.
3. Stir about ¼ of the sausage into the gravy.
4. Sprinkle the remaining sausage over the biscuits, then top with shredded cheese.
5. In a bowl, whisk together 6 eggs and heavy cream, then pour over the casserole.
6. Pour the gravy evenly over everything.
7. Bake for 35 – 40 minutes, until cooked through.
8. Check the center with a fork to ensure the biscuit dough is done.

Variations

If you want to add some vegetables, try mixing in sautéed bell peppers, onions, or even some fresh spinach between the layers.

For a spicier kick, swap out regular breakfast sausage for a hot or spicy variety, or add extra red pepper flakes to the gravy. You can also use different cheeses, like pepper jack adds a nice zing.

Serving suggestions

If you’re hosting a larger gathering, round out the meal with some sheet pan eggs, bacon-wrapped little smokies, breakfast potatoes, and creamy fruit salad to create a full breakfast spread that’ll impress everyone at the table.

Storage

Once it’s cooled completely, cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and keep it in the refrigerator for up to three days.

You can also freeze this casserole recipe for longer storage. It’ll keep frozen for up to three months. When you’re ready to enjoy it, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly. The texture might be slightly different after freezing, but the flavor remains just as delicious, making it perfect for meal prep or having a quick breakfast ready whenever you need it.

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