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Perfect Biscuits and Gravy Casserole Recipe for Easy Breakfast Delight

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A comforting and easy-to-make casserole combining flaky, buttery biscuits with rich, savory sausage gravy, perfect for breakfast or brunch and serving a crowd.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup whole milk, cold
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (spicy or mild)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add 6 tablespoons cold, cubed unsalted butter. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  3. Pour in 3/4 cup cold whole milk and stir gently with a rubber spatula until the dough just comes together; do not overmix. The dough should be slightly sticky but hold its shape.
  4. In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook 1 pound breakfast sausage until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pan.
  5. Sprinkle 1/4 cup all-purpose flour over the cooked sausage. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste and form a roux.
  6. Slowly whisk in 3 cups whole milk, blending well to avoid lumps. Continue whisking and cooking on medium heat until gravy thickens, about 6-8 minutes.
  7. Stir in 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and optional red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Break biscuit dough into large chunks and spread evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  9. Pour the hot sausage gravy evenly over the biscuit pieces, making sure they’re all covered.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the biscuits are cooked through and the top is golden brown and the gravy is bubbly around the edges.
  11. Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving to help the gravy set slightly and make it easier to slice.

Notes

Use cold butter and milk for flaky biscuits. Slightly underbake biscuits before adding gravy to keep them soft but not soggy. Stir gravy constantly to avoid lumps. Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight; add 5-10 minutes to baking time if chilled. For extra crispy biscuit edges, broil for last 5 minutes watching carefully.

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Keywords: biscuits and gravy, breakfast casserole, sausage gravy, easy breakfast, Southern comfort food, brunch recipe

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