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Make-Ahead Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 16 ounces refrigerated jumbo biscuits (8 count)
  • 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk divided
  • 10 large eggs
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • Cooking spray
  • Chopped fresh chives for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F; spray a 9x13-inch dish. Cut each biscuit into 6 pieces and arrange in dish.
  2. Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high 8-10 minutes until browned and crumbly; retain grease.
  3. Stir in flour to coat; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Gradually stir in 2 cups milk; add salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, and optional cayenne. Simmer 3-4 minutes until thickened; remove from heat.
  5. Whisk eggs, remaining 1 cup milk, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
  6. Spread gravy over biscuits; add 1 cup cheese, egg mixture, then remaining 1 cup cheese.
  7. Bake 50-55 minutes until eggs fully set and top is golden; cover with foil if browning too quickly.
  8. Cool 10 minutes; garnish with chives. To freeze, cool completely, portion, wrap in plastic and foil, and freeze in a bag up to 2 months. Microwave 3-4 minutes or reheat at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.