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A close-up of a baked biscuits and gravy breakfast casserole in a rectangular dish, featuring fluffy golden biscuits topped with creamy sausage gravy and melted cheese, ready to serve.

Southern Style Biscuit and Gravy Casserole

A warm, hearty casserole that combines fluffy biscuits, savory sausage, creamy gravy, and melty cheese for the perfect cozy breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 576
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 biscuits store-bought or homemade buttermilk, flaky texture
  • 6 large eggs room temperature for easier whisking
  • 2.3 oz peppered gravy mix makes 2 cups, or substitute with homemade white pepper gravy
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage mild, or use spicy/maple flavored if preferred
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or any preferred melting cheese
  • ½ cup milk any fat content, whole recommended
  • Salt and black pepper to taste, freshly ground preferred

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking pan Greased to prevent sticking
  • 1 Cast iron skillet For browning sausage evenly
  • 1 Mixing bowl For whisking eggs and milk
  • 1 Whisk For blending eggs and milk thoroughly

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned, then drain excess fat.
  3. Cut each biscuit into four pieces and layer them evenly in the prepared pan.
  4. Spread the cooked sausage over the biscuit pieces.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheese across the top of the sausage layer.
  6. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture evenly over the cheese and sausage.
  7. Prepare the gravy according to package directions (or homemade) and pour it evenly over the casserole.
  8. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and biscuits are cooked through.
  9. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 576kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 20gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 705mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 435IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This cozy breakfast casserole is perfect for holidays or weekend mornings. Fluffy biscuits, rich gravy, and melty cheese make every bite comforting and satisfying.

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