Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Casserole base

01 - 1 can (450g) refrigerated Southern-style biscuits or homemade equivalent
02 - 450g breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
03 - 170g shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 6 large eggs
05 - 125ml milk
06 - Salt, to taste
07 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Sausage gravy

08 - 42g unsalted butter
09 - 24g all-purpose flour
10 - 600ml milk
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Black pepper, to taste
13 - Pinch crushed red pepper or paprika (optional)

→ Optional add-ins

14 - Diced bell peppers or onions, sautéed
15 - Hash browns, cooked
16 - Cooked bacon bits

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 190°C and grease a 23x33 cm baking dish.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until deeply browned and fully cooked through. Drain excess fat and set aside.
03 - Melt butter in the same skillet. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden. Gradually add 600ml milk, stirring constantly until gravy thickens, about 5–7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper or paprika if desired. Return sausage to the gravy and remove from heat.
04 - Cut biscuits into quarters and scatter evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour sausage gravy evenly over biscuits.
05 - In a bowl, whisk eggs with 125ml milk, salt, and black pepper. Pour egg mixture over the sausage gravy layer.
06 - Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the entire surface. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until golden and eggs are set.
07 - Allow casserole to rest 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, garnished with hot sauce or fresh herbs if desired.

# Notes:

01 - For enhanced flavor and texture, incorporate sautéed peppers, onions, or hash browns before baking.