Nothing says deliciousness like a hearty, savory Biscuits And Gravy Casserole.
Don’t you love a recipe that is super easy to make but tastes like you’ve spent the day preparing it? That’s a great way to describe this biscuits and gravy casserole, a deeply flavorful blend of flaky biscuits, cooked crumbled sausage, eggs, cheese, and, as far as I’m concerned, the star of the show: gravy!
I’ve written before about my love for all things gravy. It’s not necessarily something I would think to add to a breakfast casserole, but in this case, it’s absolutely perfect because this dish is a hearty homage to that favorite Southern classic, biscuits and gravy. In that one, soft biscuits are topped with a milk-based gravy made with cooked pork sausage. It’s so delicious. But then our recipe takes that idea and marries it to the proverbial comfort food—a casserole—to produce something so rich, decadent, and delectable that one bite will tell you this dish is about to become a family favorite.
And it could not be easier to make. No need to bake your own biscuits because refrigerated biscuit dough works perfectly here (though if you want to, this Buttermilk Biscuits recipe is great). Crumble and cook up some pork sausage, drain it (though I confess to leaving a bit of the fat in there because I love how it seeps into the biscuit dough), and start layering: sausage on top of biscuits, then shredded cheeses, then eggs whisked with milk, then the savory gravy, and into the oven it goes. After 30 minutes, top with more cheese and bake another 10 minutes until that cheese gets melty and gooey. Irresistible.
Pork Gravy Mix
Part of the real charm of this recipe is how easy it is to make, and a big part of that ease is the pork gravy mix. If you’ve never used an ingredient like this, you’ll be delighted by the absolutely beautiful and flavorful gravy that appears after you combine the mix with water, stir, heat, and then simmer until thick. Pork gravy mix is an incredible time-saver, and thanks to buttermilk solids, bacon fat, and spices, it has the perfect consistency and depth of smoky flavor for biscuits and gravy casserole. But if you want to save even more time, you can buy pork gravy in a jar, made by companies such as Heinz and Campbell’s.
How Do I Store Leftovers?
Cooked and cooled biscuits and gravy casserole can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Biscuits and gravy casserole is a great choice for a filling family breakfast, especially paired with Home Fries and a refreshing Mixed Berry Smoothie.
Want to really impress your friends? Host a brunch featuring biscuits and gravy casserole alongside these other wow-factor favorites: Hash Brown Waffles with Fried Chicken and Spiced Maple Syrup, a platter with Candied Bacon on one side and Cinnamon Rolls on the other, a batch of sweet and salty Pandesal rolls with Whipped Butter and Orange Marmalade, and a big bowl of Roasted Summer Berries to serve over Lemon-Rosemary Pound Cake for dessert.
And if you have any biscuits and gravy casserole leftover (or you feel like whipping up another one), it makes a great dinner served with a veggie-forward soup like Minestrone and a crispy, crunchy Wedge Salad.
Biscuits And Gravy Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (16 ounces)
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
- 1 package pork gravy mix (2.75 ounces)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Arrange the biscuits evenly in the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the pork sausage until fully browned. Drain excess grease, then layer sausage over the biscuit base.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sausage layer.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
- In a saucepan, combine water and gravy mix. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. If necessary, add more water to reach desired consistency. Pour gravy over the egg layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is bubbling.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.
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