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Cozy Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

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A comforting and easy-to-make casserole combining flaky biscuits and creamy sausage gravy, perfect for feeding a crowd at brunch or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground breakfast sausage (spicy or mild pork sausage)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30 g)
  • 3 cups whole milk (720 ml)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Two 10-oz cans refrigerated biscuit dough (about 283 g each) or homemade biscuit dough
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28 g)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully cooked and no pink remains, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
  3. Sprinkle flour evenly over the cooked sausage and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  4. Slowly whisk in milk, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring frequently until gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Season gravy with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
  6. Open biscuit cans and cut biscuits into halves or quarters for bite-sized pieces.
  7. Lightly butter a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour half the sausage gravy into the dish, layer half the biscuit pieces evenly over the gravy, then pour remaining gravy on top followed by remaining biscuit pieces. Gently press biscuits down slightly.
  8. Bake casserole for 30-35 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and gravy bubbles. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  9. Let casserole rest 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use good-quality breakfast sausage like Jimmy Dean or Johnsonville for best flavor. To avoid lumps in gravy, sprinkle flour over cooked sausage and cook before adding milk slowly while whisking. If gravy is too thick before baking, add a splash of milk; if too thin, add a bit more flour and cook longer. For gluten-free, use gluten-free biscuit dough and flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute milk and biscuit dough accordingly. The casserole can be prepared ahead by making gravy and biscuit pieces the night before and assembling before baking. Leftovers reheat well in oven or microwave. Variations include adding cheese, herbs, jalapeños, or using plant-based sausage.

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Keywords: biscuits and gravy, casserole, breakfast casserole, brunch recipe, sausage gravy, comfort food, crowd-pleaser

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