Description
Southern comfort shines through this hearty sausage, gravy casserole packed with rich, creamy layers. Buttery biscuits and savory sausage create a classic Southern breakfast dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 biscuits, pre-made or homemade
- 1 lb (454 g) sausage
- 2 cups (480 ml) milk
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp ground sage
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sizzle sausage in a skillet over medium heat, methodically crumbling until achieving a rich, caramelized golden-brown texture while simultaneously creating a flavorful base for the gravy.
- Roux Formation: Sprinkle flour over cooked sausage, stirring vigorously to craft a thickening agent that will transform the liquid into a luxurious, smooth gravy with robust depth.
- Gravy Development: Gradually pour milk into the skillet, whisking continuously to eliminate potential lumps and create a silky, consistent sauce. Elevate heat to medium-high, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil while maintaining constant movement.
- Seasoning Integration: Reduce temperature, allowing gravy to simmer and develop complexity. Incorporate sage, salt, and pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile, creating a harmonious blend of savory notes.
- Casserole Assembly: Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange biscuits in a uniform layer across a 9×13 inch baking dish, then cascade the sausage-infused gravy over the entire surface, ensuring complete and thorough coverage.
- Baking Finale: Slide the prepared dish into the preheated oven, baking until biscuits transform into a gorgeous, golden-brown masterpiece with crisp edges and a tender interior, approximately 25-30 minutes.
Notes
- Meat Browning Tip: Thoroughly crumble sausage for even caramelization and maximum flavor development.
- Flour Coating Technique: Evenly dust flour over cooked sausage to create a perfect roux base for creamy gravy.
- Gravy Whisking Trick: Continuously whisk milk to prevent lumps and achieve a silky-smooth texture.
- Baking Precision: Watch biscuits closely during the last 5 minutes to prevent burning and ensure perfect golden-brown color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg