Description
Easy Biscuits & Gravy Casserole featuring flaky biscuits, savory gravy, and comforting flavors. Quick, crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (1 lb) breakfast sausage (regular or sage-flavored)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or more to taste)
- 2 cans (16.3 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Sausage Base Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the breakfast sausage, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon. Cook until no pink remains and the edges are crispy, about 8-10 minutes. The caramelization adds incredible flavor to your **Easy Biscuits & Gravy Casserole**.
- Step 2: Create the Roux Reduce heat to medium and add the butter to the cooked sausage, allowing it to melt completely. Sprinkle the flour over the sausage mixture and stir continuously for 2 minutes. You’ll notice the mixture becoming thick and paste-like—this is your roux developing, which will thicken the gravy beautifully. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate all those flavorful browned bits.
- Step 3: Make the Gravy Gradually whisk in the milk, starting with just a small amount and incorporating completely before adding more. This technique prevents lumps from forming. Add all seasonings—garlic powder, onion powder, thyme (if using), salt, and plenty of black pepper. Simmer the gravy for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remember, the gravy will thicken further as it bakes, so aim for a slightly thinner consistency than you might for regular biscuits and gravy.
- Step 4: Assemble the Casserole Pour the hot gravy mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Open your cans of biscuits and either quarter each biscuit or place them whole over the gravy, depending on your preference. For a traditional **biscuit and gravy bake**, arranging them in rows creates a beautiful presentation. Brush the tops with melted butter to encourage golden browning.
- Step 5: Bake to Perfection Bake your casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the biscuits are puffed up and golden brown on top. Check halfway through—if the biscuits are browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil for the remainder of the baking time. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. This resting period allows the gravy to set slightly and makes serving neater.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square of casserole
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 14 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg