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Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

Soft biscuits with crisp tops baked over a luscious pool of savory sausage gravy. This comforting breakfast casserole combines all the classic flavors of traditional biscuits and gravy in an easy-to-make format perfect for feeding a crowd.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 portions
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 407
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground pork sausage
  • 4.5 cups milk whole or 2%
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cans refrigerated biscuits 7.5 ounce cans, or homemade drop biscuit recipe

Equipment

  • 13x9 inch glass baking pan
  • Medium-sized pot
  • whisk
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 13x9 inch glass baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Brown sausage in a medium sized pot over medium heat, breaking into crumbles. Transfer cooked sausage to prepared baking dish and use paper towels to blot excess grease.
  3. Add butter to sausage drippings remaining in pot and melt over medium heat. Add flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, stirring to combine and create a roux. Cook for 2-3 minutes until roux begins to turn light golden brown.
  4. Add milk gradually, about 1 cup at a time, whisking constantly until smooth after each addition. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring often, until gravy thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (several minutes).
  5. Pour thickened gravy over sausage in baking pan, spreading evenly.
  6. Separate refrigerator biscuits and cut each biscuit into fourths. Arrange biscuit pieces over gravy, leaving small gaps between pieces.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until biscuits are golden brown on top. Serve warm.

Notes

Use paper towels to blot excess grease from cooked sausage for best texture. Cook roux for 2-3 minutes until it begins to brown. Add milk gradually while whisking to prevent lumps. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in 350 degree F oven for best results.