Savory Sausage and Biscuit Casserole with Homemade Gravy
This Savory Sausage and Biscuit Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining fluffy biscuits, savory pork sausage, and a rich, creamy homemade gravy. Perfectly suited for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dinner, this dish is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Your family will enjoy layers of flavors from the buttery biscuits, hearty sausage, and melted cheese, all baked to golden perfection. Serve it up for Mother's Day brunch, family gatherings, or anytime you need a satisfying meal. This casserole is easy to prepare ahead of time and reheat, making it a convenient dish for busy mornings.
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Servings
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Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
Jumbo biscuits
1 (16 1/3 ounce) can (Cut into approximately 1-inch pieces)
Pork sausage
1 lb (Cooked and crumbled)
Sweet onion
1/2 cup (Finely chopped)
Large eggs
8 (Beaten)
Shredded cheese (such as Colby-Jack)
3 cups (Divided into two portions)
Sausage drippings
to taste (From cooked sausage)
Butter
1/4 cup (Melted)
Flour
4 tablespoons (For thickening the gravy)
Milk
2 1/2 cups (For the gravy)
Beef base
2 tablespoons (Mixed into the gravy)
Salt and pepper
to taste (For seasoning)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 13 x 9 inch (3 quart) glass baking dish by greasing it with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the pork sausage, breaking it up with a spatula, for about 3 to 4 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Once cooked, drain the sausage on a paper towel to remove excess grease.
3
In the same skillet, keep the drippings and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the flour to create a roux. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue stirring over medium-high heat until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
4
Stir in the beef base and season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
5
Cut the jumbo biscuits into approximately 1-inch pieces and evenly distribute them on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
6
Spread the cooked sausage crumbles over the biscuits, followed by the chopped sweet onion and half of the shredded cheese.
7
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs with additional salt and pepper, and pour this mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
8
Finally, pour the homemade gravy over the entire casserole, covering all the layers, and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
9
Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes of baking to allow the top to become golden and bubbly.
10
Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped green onions if desired.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Savory Sausage and Biscuit Casserole?
This dish is a comfort food meal featuring biscuits, pork sausage, and creamy homemade gravy, suitable for breakfast or dinner.
What occasions is this dish best for?
It is ideal for Mother's Day brunch, family gatherings, or any satisfying family meal.
What size baking dish is required?
The recipe requires a 13 x 9 inch (3 quart) glass baking dish.
At what temperature should the oven be preheated?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
What type of sausage is used?
The recipe calls for 1 lb of pork sausage.
How do you prepare the sausage?
Cook the sausage in a skillet until browned, then drain on a paper towel to remove excess grease.
How do you make the roux for the gravy?
Melt butter in the sausage drippings and stir in flour until combined.
What liquid is used for the gravy?
Gradually whisk in 2 1/2 cups of milk into the roux mixture.
What provides extra depth to the gravy flavor?
Two tablespoons of beef base are mixed into the gravy for added flavor.
How should the biscuits be prepared?
Cut jumbo canned biscuits into pieces approximately 1 inch in size.
Where do the biscuits go in the dish?
They are distributed evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
What kind of onion is recommended?
The recipe specifies 1/2 cup of finely chopped sweet onion.
How many eggs are needed?
The dish uses 8 large eggs, beaten.
What type of cheese is suggested?
Shredded Colby-Jack cheese is recommended, though other varieties can be used.
How much cheese is used in total?
A total of 3 cups of shredded cheese is required.
Is the cheese added all at once?
No, the cheese is divided into two portions to be used in different layers.
How are the eggs added to the casserole?
The beaten eggs are seasoned with salt and pepper and poured evenly over the cheese layer.
When is the gravy added?
The homemade gravy is poured over the entire casserole, covering all existing layers.
How long does the casserole bake?
The casserole bakes for a total of 45 minutes.
Should the casserole be covered during baking?
Yes, it should be covered with aluminum foil for the first 35 minutes of baking.
Why remove the foil for the last 10 minutes?
Removing the foil allows the top of the casserole to become golden and bubbly.
What is a recommended garnish?
Freshly chopped green onions make a great garnish for this dish.
Is this recipe easy to make ahead?
Yes, the casserole is easy to prepare ahead of time and reheats well.
What makes this a convenient dish?
Its ability to be prepared in advance makes it perfect for busy mornings.
How should the baking dish be prepared?
Grease the dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray before assembly.
What is the first layer of the casserole?
The bottom layer consists of the cut-up jumbo biscuit pieces.
What is the second layer?
The second layer is the cooked and crumbled pork sausage.
What is the third layer?
The third layer includes the chopped sweet onion and half of the shredded cheese.
What seasoning is added to the eggs?
The eggs are whisked with additional salt and pepper for seasoning.
What is the texture of the finished dish?
The dish features buttery, fluffy biscuits with a rich, creamy gravy and melted cheese.