Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
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Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
Description
The recipe starts with a pork sausage gravy thickened with flour, butter, and half-and-half, cooked until creamy and flavorful. Homemade biscuit dough is prepared using flour, baking powder, salt, and shortening, then cut into pieces. The eggs are whisked with milk and seasonings such as paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then mixed with shredded cheddar cheese.
In assembling the casserole, half of the biscuit dough pieces are spread on the bottom of a baking dish, covered with the egg mixture, then topped with sausage gravy and cheese, followed by the remaining biscuit dough pieces. Baking the dish creates layers where the biscuits soften but retain some texture, and the gravy infuses the eggs, resulting in a rich, savory bake with golden edges.
This casserole serves multiple people and can be prepared ahead, refrigerated before baking, or frozen for longer storage. Letting the casserole rest after baking allows it to set properly before serving.
Ingredients
Sausage Gravy:
- 1 pound pork sausage (I use jimmy dean)
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups half and half
- 1 Tablespoon butter
Eggs:
- 6 egg
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Biscuits:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening , or butter
- 1 cup milk , any kind
Instructions
- Make Sausage Gravy: Brown sausage in a large saucepan. Use a paper towel to blot out most of the grease from the pan. Add flour, butter, and half & half. Cook on medium-low, stirring often, for several minutes until thickened.
- Make Biscuits: Stir flour baking powder and salt together. Add shortening and cut in with forks or a pastry blender until mixture is small crumbs. Stir in milk to form a dough. Pour dough onto a floured surface and shape into a rectangle about ¾ inch thick.
- Mix eggs, milk and spices in a mixing bowl.
- Assemble: Cut biscuit dough into 1/2 inch pieces and scatter half of the biscuit dough along the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan. Pour egg mixture over the biscuits. Spoon sausage gravy evenly on top, then sprinkle with cheese. Add remaining biscuit dough pieces on top.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-45 minutes or until eggs have set and biscuits are golden. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store-bought biscuit dough can substitute homemade dough for convenience.
- Prepare the casserole up to assembly and refrigerate unbaked for up to one day before baking.
- Freezing cooked casserole is possible for up to three months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in the oven.
- Allow baked casserole to rest 10 minutes before serving for better slicing and texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 277mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 521IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 276mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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