Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole - The Cookin Chicks (2024)

This easy Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole comes together using only 7 simple ingredients! Combining biscuits with breakfast sausage, eggs, white peppered gravy, and cheese, this hearty meal is a must try! Perfect for Holidays, gatherings, and/or weekend breakfasts! A Southern favorite turned into a “stick to your ribs” casserole!

Biscuits and Gravy Casserole with Sausage, Eggs, and Cheese

If you’ve ever had classic Biscuits and Gravy, you know that it is a mouthwatering meal perfect any time of the day. The peppered gravy combined with the savory breakfast sausage, all served over flaky buttermilk biscuits, talk about amazing!

This hearty casserole combines all the same great flavors, only in a shortcut casserole! Very similar to other Bubble Up Casserole recipes, only more on the breakfast side of things.

For years now, this Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole has been a family tradition served Christmas morning! I prep it Christmas eve, cover and place it in the refrigerator. Come Christmas morning, I stick it into the oven while presents are being opened and breakfast is ready just after! A win-win!

Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole Ingredients

See printable recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts and step by step instructions.

• Biscuits-8 count package, Pillsbury Grands is what I use. HERE is a homemade Flaky Buttermilk Biscuit recipe if you prefer from scratch.
• Eggs
• Peppered Gravy Mix-I use a 2.3 oz package, should make 2 cups
• Sausage-I use a mild breakfast sausage, feel free to use spicy or flavored such as Maple
• Cheddar Cheese-shredded, feel free to use any cheese desired
• Milk-any fat percentage works
• Salt/Pepper-to taste

How to make Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole

• Grease and 9×13 baking pan and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook sausage in a skillet and drain grease once sausage is cooked through (no longer pink).
• Cut the biscuits into small pieces, about 4 pieces per biscuit. Line the bottom of your prepared pan with the biscuit pieces.

• Spread the cooked sausage on top of the biscuit dough pieces.

• Sprinkle shredded cheese over sausage. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together, adding salt/pepper as desired. Pour egg mixture over the shredded cheese.

• Prepare gravy according to package directions and pour over the egg mixture.

• Place pan into preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until egg/biscuits are cooked.

• Remove pan from oven and serve!

Make Ahead Instructions

To save on time, you can easily make this casserole the night before you plan on serving. Simply follow the directions as listed, but prior to baking in the oven, wrap tightly with plastic and place casserole into the refrigerator.

When ready to bake, remove plastic and place in preheated oven. You may need to add additional cook time as the casserole will be chilled.

How to Store Leftovers

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, place in microwave and heat in 30 second increments until heated through.

To freeze, place leftovers in a freezer safe container in your freezer up to 3 months. Allow to thaw and then heat in microwave.

Substitutions and Variations to try

• Cheddar Cheese-feel free to use Colby Jack, Swiss, Monterey Jack, or Pepper Jack in place of the Cheddar Cheese in this recipe
• Biscuits-if you don’t have access to premade biscuits such as Pillsbury, HERE is a homemade recipe you can try
• Sausage-I use breakfast sausage in this recipe, however, turkey sausage, any flavor pork sausage, or even Italian sausage works
• Peppered Gravy-if you want to make homemade peppered gravy, simply whisk together 3 tablespoons of butter, 3 tablespoons of flour, 1½ cups of whole milk, and desired amount of salt/pepper.
• Veggies-Diced onions and peppers are great add in’s to this recipe to change things up.
• Bacon- use bacon in place of sausage.

Recipe Tips

• If your casserole is getting too brown on top, but still not fully cooked, simply place an aluminum foil tent on top to keep it from browning more.
• If you make this casserole ahead of time, either allow casseroleto sit out on counter to return to room temperature before cooking or add additional time and watch to avoid burning biscuits.
• Love gravy? Make 2 packages and add about 1 1/2 to this instead of 1. With the additional 1/2 package, you can serve on the side.
• Add a splash of hot sauce on top just prior to serving for an added kick.
• To save time, if you don’t want to fully assemble the casserole, you can cook the meat and gravy separately and simply assemble when ready.

How to serve

Serve this hearty casserole at Holidays, family gatherings, when company comes over, and for just about any occasion. Since this is a one-pan meal, there is no need to serve anything with it, but fresh fruit, hash brown casserole, or even French Toast Casserole are all great options that pair perfectly.

Served with a cup of coffee, juice, or tea, this is the perfect dish to start your day!

For more breakfast ideas, check out my Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts and Cinnamon Roll Easy Coffee Cake!

FAQ’s

Can I make my own gravy for this recipe instead of packaged?Absolutely! Whisk together 3 tablespoons of butter, 3 tablespoons of flour, 1½ cups of whole milk, and desired amount of salt/pepper.

Can I freeze this breakfast casserole?Absolutely! It DOES need to be cooked fully first prior to baking, but once fully cooked/cooled, place in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.

What other type of sausage can I use in place of breakfast?Turkey Sausage, any flavor breakfast, pork, or Italian work great. Feel free to use bacon if desired as well.

What if I don’t like eggs, can I still make this Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole?This casserole needs the eggs as a binding agent, however, HERE is a great Biscuits and Gravy Casserole that doesn’t use eggs!

Can I use crescent rolls in place of the biscuits?I have tried this and although YES, it works, the texture is just not the same. I don’t recommend it. Crescents are too thin and not as fluffy as the biscuits.

Can this be made in my slow cooker? Yes! Although the texture will not be the same, simply add the ingredients into your slow cooker. However, put the biscuit pieces in last and cook them on high for about 4-5 hours.

More Breakfast Recipes to try

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Cinnamon Crumble Banana Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes

Breakfast Stuffed Avocados

Instant Pot Sausage Gravy

Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Rolls