Description
This Biscuits and Gravy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole combines classic breakfast flavors into a hearty, comforting dish. Ground breakfast sausage, flaky biscuit pieces, crispy hashbrowns, and shredded cheddar cheese are layered and baked with a rich egg and milk mixture, creating a satisfying morning meal perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
Vegetables
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen shredded hashbrowns
Dairy & Eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
Bread
- 1 can (16.3 ounces) large flaky biscuits
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and cooked through. Once done, remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the six eggs, one cup of milk, half a teaspoon of salt, a quarter teaspoon of black pepper, and a quarter teaspoon of garlic powder until well combined.
- Prepare Biscuit Layer: Cut the large flaky biscuits into bite-sized pieces and evenly spread them across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Layer Sausage, Hashbrowns, and Cheese: Layer the cooked sausage over the biscuit pieces, then add the frozen shredded hashbrowns on top, followed by a layer of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour the egg and milk mixture over the layered ingredients in the baking dish, allowing it to distribute evenly.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the middle and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- To save time, use pre-cooked sausage or turkey sausage as a substitute.
- For a spicier twist, add chopped jalapeños or red pepper flakes to the egg mixture.
- Feel free to swap cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or pepper jack for different flavor profiles.
- Make-ahead option: Prepare the casserole the night before, refrigerate, and bake in the morning—add an extra 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time if baking cold.
- Ensure the hashbrowns are thawed slightly or patted dry to avoid excess moisture in the casserole.