I’m about to share something that’ll make your kitchen smell like heaven and have your family wondering if you’ve secretly been taking Southern cooking classes. This homemade biscuits and gravy recipe isn’t just breakfast—it’s a warm hug on a plate, complete with fluffy buttermilk biscuits that practically melt in your mouth and creamy sausage gravy that’s rich enough to make you forget your own name. Ready to discover why this dish has been winning hearts for generations?
Why you’ll love this dish
When you’re craving something that hits all the comfort food buttons at once, this biscuits and gravy casserole delivers big time.
I mean, what’s not to love about fluffy biscuit pieces swimming in creamy sausage gravy, all baked together with eggs and melted cheese?
It’s like someone took your favorite breakfast and turned it into the ultimate comfort food hug.
Plus, you can prep it the night before and just pop it in the oven when you wake up.
Perfect for lazy weekend mornings when you want something indulgent without the fuss.
Ingredients
This biscuits and gravy casserole brings together all your breakfast favorites in one glorious dish, and honestly, the ingredient list reads like a comfort food dream team.
You’ve got your classic breakfast players – sausage, eggs, and biscuits – but then we’re throwing cheese into the mix because, well, why wouldn’t we? The real magic happens with that homemade gravy that ties everything together, turning what could be just another breakfast into something that’ll have people talking.
- 1 (16⅓ ounce) can jumbo biscuits
- 1 pound pork sausage
- ½ cup sweet onion, finely chopped
- 8 large eggs, beaten
- 3 cups shredded cheese (such as Colby-Jack)
- Sausage drippings (from cooking the sausage)
- ¼ cup butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2½ cups milk
- 2 tablespoons beef base
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Now, let’s talk about some of these ingredients because a few might raise eyebrows. That beef base in a breakfast dish might seem weird, but trust me on this one – it adds this deep, savory flavor that makes the gravy absolutely incredible.
You can find it in the soup aisle, usually in a jar or those little cube things. And about that cheese, Colby-Jack is my go-to, but honestly, use whatever melty cheese makes you happy. Sharp cheddar, mild cheddar, even a Mexican blend would work.
The sweet onion is key here too – it adds just enough flavor without being too aggressive for a morning meal.
Directions
Let’s be real here – this casserole looks way more complicated than it actually is, which is exactly the kind of cooking magic I live for.
First things first, crank that oven to 350°F and get your 13×9 inch baking dish buttered up or hit it with some cooking spray.
Now for the fun part: grab that 1 pound of pork sausage and brown it up in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 3 to 4 minutes, breaking it apart as you go. Once it’s beautifully browned and cooked through, drain it on some paper towels, but here’s the essential part – don’t you dare throw away those drippings. That golden goodness is about to become the base of your gravy, and honestly, sausage drippings are basically liquid gold in the breakfast world.
Time to make some gravy magic happen, and if you’ve never made gravy from scratch, don’t panic – it’s way easier than your brain is making it out to be. To those beautiful sausage drippings in your skillet, add the ¼ cup butter and 4 tablespoons flour, then slowly pour in that 2½ cups milk while whisking like your life depends on it. Keep that heat at medium-high and whisk constantly until everything thickens up nicely, then stir in 2 tablespoons beef base and season with salt and pepper to taste.
While that’s happening, cut your 16⅓ ounce can of jumbo biscuits into roughly 1-inch pieces – they don’t need to be perfect, we’re going for rustic charm here. If you’re planning to make homemade biscuits regularly, a professional stand mixer can make the dough preparation much more efficient and consistent.
Now comes the layering game, which is basically like building the world’s most delicious breakfast tower. Start with those biscuit pieces in the bottom of your buttered dish, then sprinkle on the cooked sausage crumbles, followed by that ½ cup finely chopped sweet onion, and top it all with 3 cups shredded cheese. Pour those 8 beaten eggs (seasoned with a bit of salt and pepper) right over the cheese, then finish everything off by pouring that gorgeous gravy over the whole situation.
Cover it with foil and let it bake for 45 minutes, and if you’re feeling fancy, garnish with some chopped green onions when it comes out. The result is this bubbling, golden masterpiece that tastes like Saturday morning grew up and got sophisticated.
Substitutions and Variations
One of the absolute best things about this biscuits and gravy casserole is how ridiculously flexible it’s – seriously, you could probably swap out half the ingredients and still end up with something amazing.
I love using different sausage varieties like spicy Italian or breakfast turkey sausage when I’m feeling adventurous. You can easily substitute buttermilk biscuits for regular ones, or try adding diced jalapeños for heat.
Different cheese combinations work beautifully too – sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or even cream cheese dollops.
Frozen hash browns make a fantastic base layer if you’re going full breakfast mode.
Additional Things to Serve With This Dish
While biscuits and gravy casserole is absolutely a meal in itself, I’m definitely the type who loves turning breakfast into a proper feast.
Fresh fruit cuts through all that richness beautifully—think sliced strawberries, orange segments, or mixed berries. Hash browns or breakfast potatoes add extra heartiness for those big appetites.
I always include something acidic like orange juice or fresh coffee to balance the heavy flavors. For a Southern touch, consider grits on the side or even some crispy bacon strips.
Who says you can’t have bacon with your sausage casserole anyway?
Final Thought
This homemade biscuits and gravy recipe truly captures everything I love about comfort food cooking—it’s forgiving, feeds a crowd, and transforms simple pantry staples into something that’ll have people asking for seconds before they’ve finished their first helping.
What more could you want from a weekend breakfast? I mean, it’s basically a hug in casserole form.
Sure, your kitchen might look like a flour bomb went off, but that’s just evidence of good cooking. Trust me, one bite of this creamy, savory goodness and you’ll understand why Southern comfort food has such a devoted following.
