Description
This hearty Breakfast Casserole is a savory and satisfying morning meal featuring layers of buttery biscuit dough, savory sausage and onions, topped with eggs, cheddar cheese, and creamy country gravy. Perfect for busy mornings or brunch gatherings, this dish combines rich flavors and comforting textures that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ onion, diced
- 10 oz refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into pieces
Meat
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
Egg Mixture
- 5 eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp oregano
Toppings
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups prepared country gravy
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook sausage and onions: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, then add diced onion and breakfast sausage. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sausage is browned and onions are softened. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
- Layer biscuit pieces: Arrange the cut biscuit dough pieces evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the base layer.
- Add sausage mixture: Spread the cooked sausage and onion mixture evenly over the biscuit layer in the baking dish.
- Whisk eggs, milk, and oregano: In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, whole milk, and oregano. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
- Pour egg mixture: Carefully pour the egg mixture over the sausage and biscuit layers in the baking dish, ensuring it is distributed evenly.
- Add cheese and gravy: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top, then pour the prepared country gravy evenly across the casserole.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Bake until the casserole is golden brown on top and the egg mixture is fully set.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy your delicious breakfast casserole!
Notes
- Use refrigerated biscuit dough for convenience and a tender base.
- Drain excess grease from sausage for a less greasy casserole.
- Prepared country gravy can be store-bought or homemade according to preference.
- This casserole can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated; bake when ready.
- For a spicier twist, add red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeños.
- Substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese like Monterey Jack or mozzarella if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
Keywords: breakfast casserole, sausage breakfast, baked breakfast, cheddar cheese casserole, savory casserole
