Description
Southern sausage gravy casserole delivers comfort on a plate with hearty layers of breakfast favorites. Creamy gravy, fluffy biscuits, and savory sausage combine for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) sausage
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground sage
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Base and Binding Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) milk
- 8 biscuits, pre-made or homemade
Instructions
- Sizzle the sausage in a spacious skillet over medium heat, methodically crumbling the meat as it transforms into a rich, caramelized golden-brown texture.
- Dust the cooked sausage with a delicate layer of flour, stirring vigorously to create a roux-like base that will thicken the upcoming gravy.
- Slowly introduce milk into the skillet, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and ensure a silky-smooth consistency.
- Elevate the heat to medium-high, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil while constantly stirring to prevent scorching.
- Reduce the temperature and allow the gravy to simmer, watching it transform into a luxurious, velvety sauce. Infuse with sage, salt, and pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375°F, preparing it for the upcoming culinary creation.
- Strategically layer the biscuits across the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish, creating a uniform foundation.
- Generously cascade the sausage-studded gravy over the biscuits, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, letting the casserole bake until the biscuits achieve a gorgeous, golden-brown exterior, approximately 25-30 minutes.
Notes
- Customize the sausage choice for unique flavor profiles, from spicy chorizo to mild breakfast sausage.
- Prevent lumpy gravy by gradually adding milk and whisking continuously to create a smooth, creamy texture.
- Fresh sage elevates the dish with an aromatic, earthy undertone that complements the rich sausage.
- Opt for buttermilk biscuits for extra tanginess and a more tender, flaky base.
- Make ahead and refrigerate assembled casserole for up to 24 hours, perfect for busy mornings or meal prep.
- Ensure even cooking by breaking sausage into small, uniform pieces during browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg