Biscuits and Gravy Casserole Recipe
This Biscuits and Gravy Casserole combines savory browned pork sausage with a creamy, homemade roux-based gravy topped with fluffy biscuit pieces baked to golden perfection. A comforting and hearty breakfast or brunch dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy mornings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Sausage and Gravy
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 4 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup flour
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Biscuit Topping
- 2 cans (7.5 ounces each) refrigerator biscuits or homemade drop biscuit dough
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 13 x 9 inch glass baking pan with oil cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Brown Sausage: In a medium-sized pot, brown the ground pork sausage over medium heat until fully cooked. Transfer the cooked sausage to the prepared baking dish, using paper towels to blot out excess grease from the sausage for a less greasy casserole.
- Make Roux and Gravy: Add butter to the sausage drippings left in the pot and melt over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create a roux. Cook this mixture for 2 to 3 minutes until it begins to brown, developing a nutty flavor.
- Add Milk and Thicken Gravy: Gradually whisk in the milk a little at a time to keep the mixture smooth. Continue cooking on medium-low heat, stirring frequently for several minutes until the gravy thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the thickened gravy over the browned sausage in the baking pan. Separate the refrigerator biscuits and cut each into quarters, or divide homemade biscuit dough into small pieces. Scatter the biscuit pieces evenly over the gravy layer.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed up and golden brown. Serve the casserole warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute ground pork sausage with ground turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner option.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to taste for mild or spicy gravy.
- Using homemade biscuit dough adds a fresh-baked flavor but requires preparation time before assembly.
- Blotting the sausage reduces grease and prevents a soggy casserole.
- This dish can be prepared a day ahead; assemble and refrigerate, then bake before serving.
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