Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole

This Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole is an simple dish made with biscuits, gravy, eggs, sausage, and cheese that can be made ahead for an easy breakfast or brunch!

I love breakfast food, and will eat it any time of day! This Biscuits & Gravy Casserole is an incredible breakfast recipe or anytime meal. It's loaded with all your favorites: flaky biscuits, sausage, cheese, eggs, and a creamy peppered gravy, all baked into one golden, bubbly, savory dish. Prep it the night before for an easy and delicious solution for quick breakfasts or stress-free holidays.

This Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole is easy, can be made ahead, and is perfect for parties! Here's what you'll need:

(Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are found below)

• biscuit dough - use larger biscuits that are either packaged or homemade. I use Pillsbury Grands biscuits.
• eggs - these hold everything together, plus add extra protein!
• gravy ingredients - milk, butter, flour, and seasonings. If you don't want to make homemade gravy, you can use a peppered gravy mix instead. Just make sure that you have enough to make at least 2 cups.
• ground sausage - use a mild or spicy breakfast sausage, or add sweetness with maple sausage. 
• shredded cheese - any shredded cheese will work great. I prefer to use cheddar or a Colby Jack mix.  

You will also need mixing bowls, 9x13 baking dish, large skillet, medium saucepan.

In a large skillet, cook and crumble the ground sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain the fat away and set cooked sausage aside.

Cut biscuits into quarters. Spread the pieces evenly into the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking dish. If making homemade biscuits, you can drop pieces of dough that are about the same size into the baking dish.

Separate about ¼ of the sausage and set it aside. Sprinkle the remaining sausage evenly over the biscuit pieces.

Top the sausage and biscuits evenly with shredded cheese. Make sure to remember not to mix anything in the dish - just layer it!

Mix eggs and heavy cream together to create rich and creamy scrambled eggs. Pour the mixture over the top of the layered ingredients in the baking dish.

Whisk gravy together in a medium saucepan following the recipe below, or according to package directions. Add the sausage (that was set aside earlier) to the gravy mixture and stir well to combine.

Spoon gravy evenly over the top of the casserole ingredients. No need to mix it in - just let it sit on top!

Bake the casserole until the cheese is melted, the biscuits are golden brown, and the eggs are cooked through. If it's browning too fast, you can top with foil to finish baking.

Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole

Servings: 15
Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground sausage
• 8-count refrigerated biscuits
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup all purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
• 2 cups whole milk
• 6 large eggs
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
2. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook and crumble the ground sausage until browned cooked through. Drain and set aside.
4. Cut biscuits into quarters. Spread the pieces evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
5. Set aside about ¼ of the cooked sausage. Sprinkle the remaining sausage over top of the biscuits.
6. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top.
7. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk eggs and heavy cream together until just combined.
8. Pour egg mixture over the top of the biscuits, sausage, and cheese.
9. In a medium saucepan, heat butter on medium heat until melted.
10. Whisk in flour and cook 1-2 minutes.
11. Add salt and pepper, to taste. For more spice, add red pepper flakes.
12. Slowly whisk in milk.
13. Continue cooking on medium heat, whisking frequently, until gravy thickens.
14. Stir the ¼ of the cooked sausage into the gravy.
15. Pour the gravy evenly over the top of the other ingredients.
16. Bake 35-45 minutes, until cooked through.
17. Serve while warm.

Storage: 

• Refrigerate: Allow casserole to cool, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: prepare and bake casserole as directed in a freezer-safe dish. Let it cool completely, then wrap well and freeze. Defrost in the fridge the night before, then bake at 350º F for 30-35 minutes until warmed through.
• Night-Before: Assemble the casserole as directed, but do not bake it. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, bake casserole at 350º, but add an additional 20 minutes to the baking time. Check the casserole frequently near the end to prevent it from over-browning or burning.

This Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole is perfect for quick breakfasts and holiday gatherings. Not only is it simple to make (and can be made ahead), but it's SO delicious! This dish is definitely going to become a family favorite. If you decide to give this recipe a try, I'd love to hear all about it! Please share your creations on Instagram, Facebook, or leave a comment/photo on the project pin on Pinterest!!

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