Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Casserole

Here’s a simple recipe for Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Casserole:

Ingredients:

• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until fully browned and crumbled. Drain excess grease. If desired, stir in a tablespoon of flour to make a roux, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
3. Prepare the biscuits: Open the can of biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into quarters. Place the biscuit pieces in the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
4. Layer the sausage: Spread the cooked sausage evenly over the biscuit pieces.
5. Add cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the sausage.
6. Make the egg mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder (if using), and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour this mixture evenly over the biscuit, sausage, and cheese layers in the baking dish.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
8. Cool and serve: Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy your delicious Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Casserole!