Want biscuits and gravy, but no time to stand at the stove when you have guests? This easy biscuits and gravy casserole gives you all that creamy, savory breakfast comfort in one simple bake.
I adore breakfast food like this tasty biscuits and gravy casserole at any time of day. It's always the very best comfort food, down-home delicious and easy to make ahead!
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This tasty type of casserole, sometimes called a bubble-up casserole, uses canned biscuits cut into pieces and layered with meat, vegetables, cheese, and sauces.
The biscuits bubble to the top as they bake, forming warm little pockets of dough that become crisp and brown as they rise.
This easy, do-ahead recipe is great for busy lifestyles because you can make it ahead, refrigerate it, and bake it the next day! And Papa and I love that it reheats beautifully! We live on "plan-overs" and love to cook once and eat twice (or more)!
First of all, this casserole is versatile! For a lower-fat version, you can use any kind or brand of bulk sausage, including Butterball turkey breakfast sausage. We used Jimmy Dean's breakfast sausage, an old favorite! We were "born to be mild," but some of my friends might like a hot sausage option!
And the cheese? Dealer's choice! Use your favorites or any combination. My go-to cheese for almost any kind of casserole is sharp cheddar, but use what you like. Mozzarella? A melty yes! Pepper Jack? Bring on more heat if you like!
As always, I suggest grating cheese from a block instead of using pre-shredded cheese. It melts better and has a better texture.
Begin by browning and crumbling the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until it is no longer pink. You may even like it to get a little bit brown. Drain any excess grease, then set the sausage aside while making the gravy.
Melt the butter in the same skillet, then whisk in the flour. Keep whisking for at least a minute to cook the flour, then gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking until the gravy thickens.
Season with salt and pepper, and add the Worcestershire sauce. In my opinion, the Worcestershire sauce is the hero in this recipe, adding amazing depth! Don't leave it out; in fact, I added a little extra because we love what it does for this dish.
When the gravy is done, stir in the cooked sausage. Cut each large biscuit into 6 pieces so the dough cooks all the way through and begins to rise to the top of the biscuits-and-gravy casserole as it bakes.
Prehat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a thirteen-by-nine baking dish with non-stick spray. Put half of the biscuit pieces in the bottom of the dish, then pour the gravy over them.
Spread half of the grated cheese over the gravy, then add the remaining biscuits. Top with the remaining cheese. I cannot bake a casserole without adding some parsley for a garnish, but it's optional, of course. Your casserole is now ready to be refrigerated or baked.
Bake the biscuits and gravy casserole uncovered for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. If you are baking it straight from the refrigerator, add a little time and keep an eye on it toward the end, and if it browns too quickly, lay some foil on top.
I made some fluffy scrambled eggs to serve alongside this yummy dish, and a fruit salad would have been a wonderful addition! It is utterly delicious!
Papa and I love casseroles and one-pot meals. (I'm so thankful he does because it simplifies our life!) Some of our favorite recipes are
American Goulash -A quick and easy main dish for 6, you make in one pan, starting with a pound of ground beef. Tasty, kid-friendly comfort food.
Tater Tot Casserole - You can make and bake this recipe in a 9" or 10" cast iron skillet! It's a classic hot dish made with hamburger, but why not substitute sausage and put a layer of shredded cheese in the center instead of green beans? Voila! Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole!
Hamburger Pie -Here's a cozy vintage dish: hamburger pie. It uses the most basic ingredients in the kitchen, and everyone loves it. Hamburger pie is a complete meal in a pan!
This is a recipe for a wonderful bubble up casserole with all the goodness of biscuits and gravy in an easy casserole that you can make ahead and vary to suit your family's taste!
It was surprising to me that canned biscuits originated way back in the 1930s and became increasingly popular after World War II, when busy women began to embrace convenience foods.
We can thank Pillsbury for introducing us to bubble-up recipes as the company became a giant in the refrigerated dough industry beginning in the mid-1960s. Thank you, Pillsbury, you made kitchens everywhere more fun and creative.
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Love, GB (Betty Streff
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How much flour for the gravy??
Terry, I am so grateful for sharp-eyed readers like you who keep me on my toes! I have added the six tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the recipe. Thanks to you others won't have to wonder! Have an amazing day!