Description
Southern comfort meets hearty breakfast in this sausage, gravy and biscuit casserole. Layers of flaky biscuits, savory sausage, and creamy gravy create a satisfying morning feast you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) sausage
Dry Ingredients:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground sage
- 8 biscuits, pre-made or homemade
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) milk
Instructions
- Crumble ground pork sausage into a large skillet, cooking over medium heat until the meat browns evenly and separates into small, uniform pieces.
- Dust the cooked sausage with all-purpose flour, stirring thoroughly to coat the meat and create a roux, allowing the mixture to toast for approximately 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Slowly stream whole milk into the skillet, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth gravy consistency, gradually increasing heat to medium-high until the mixture reaches a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat and let the gravy simmer, stirring periodically, until it thickens to a rich, velvety texture, which typically takes 4-5 minutes.
- Season the gravy with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dried sage, adjusting the flavors to personal preference.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9 x 13 inch (23 x 33 centimeters) baking dish.
- Arrange refrigerated or homemade buttermilk biscuits in a single, overlapping layer across the bottom of the baking dish.
- Pour the warm sausage gravy evenly over the biscuits, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the biscuits transform into a golden-brown, crispy top and the gravy bubbles appetizingly around the edges.
Notes
- Break up sausage completely while cooking to ensure even texture and prevent large clumps in the casserole.
- Use fresh ground sausage for the most flavorful gravy, preferably with some fat content to enhance richness.
- Stir flour thoroughly into sausage drippings to create a smooth roux, which prevents lumpy gravy.
- Whisk milk gradually and consistently to achieve a creamy, lump-free gravy consistency.
- Allow casserole to rest 5-10 minutes after baking to help gravy set and make serving easier.
- Choose buttermilk biscuits for extra tanginess and a more tender, flaky texture in the final dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg