Ingredients
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- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 can refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough (or homemade biscuits cut into pieces)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Butter or nonstick spray for greasing baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown sausage in a skillet, breaking it up until cooked through. Drain excess fat, leaving some for flavor.
- Stir in flour and cook 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Arrange biscuit pieces evenly in baking dish. Pour sausage gravy over biscuits.
- Whisk eggs and milk together, then pour over the casserole. Sprinkle cheese on top if using.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set and golden. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier gravy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Use whole milk for a rich, creamy gravy.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 140mg