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Cozy Savory Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Casserole

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A comforting and crowd-pleasing casserole featuring tender buttermilk biscuits layered with rich, creamy sausage gravy. Perfect for brunch or feeding a crowd with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (spicy or mild)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk (warmed slightly)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the flour with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Pour in the buttermilk and stir gently with a spoon until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix. Set aside.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, crumble the sausage and cook until no longer pink and nicely browned, about 7-8 minutes. Transfer most of the sausage to a bowl, leaving about 2 tablespoons of fat in the pan.
  5. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour evenly over the sausage fat in the skillet. Whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Slowly pour in the warmed milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Continue cooking and whisking until the gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  7. Stir the browned sausage back into the gravy until well distributed.
  8. Spoon half the biscuit dough into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out gently. Pour half of the sausage gravy over the dough.
  9. Repeat with the remaining biscuit dough and top with the rest of the sausage gravy.
  10. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
  11. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep butter cold when mixing biscuit dough for flaky texture. Warm milk slightly before adding to gravy to prevent lumps. Rest casserole after baking to allow gravy to set. Can prepare the night before and refrigerate. Use cast iron skillet for best sausage browning. Adjust gravy thickness by adding milk or flour as needed.

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Keywords: biscuits, sausage gravy, casserole, breakfast, brunch, comfort food, crowd-pleaser, easy recipe

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