Description
A forgiving, 5-ingredient comfort food casserole that combines savory sausage, fluffy biscuits, and creamy pepper gravy. It offers the taste of a Southern inn breakfast with minimal active prep time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork preferred)
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuits
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Optional: ½ cup diced onions
- Optional: ½ cup diced bell peppers
- Optional: 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage, breaking it into crumbles, until browned (8-10 minutes). Add onions or peppers in the last 3 minutes if using. Drain excess grease, leaving a little for flavor.
- Cut the biscuits into quarters or eighths.
- Spread the cooked sausage evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Layer the cut biscuit pieces on top of the sausage without packing them down tightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together the milk, shredded cheese, and black pepper until combined.
- Pour the milk and cheese mixture evenly over the biscuits and sausage.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the gravy to thicken.
Notes
For best results, brown the sausage to render fat and create flavor. Cut biscuits small to ensure they cook through and absorb gravy. Letting the casserole rest for 5 minutes is crucial to prevent a soupy texture. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that may make the sauce grainy, so grate your own if possible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Protein: 18
Keywords: sausage gravy, biscuit casserole, comfort food, easy breakfast, 5-ingredient recipe, southern breakfast, meal prep