A hearty, comforting breakfast bake that combines flaky biscuits, creamy sausage gravy, and crispy hash browns—perfect for feeding a crowd!

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Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Dietary Notes: Comfort food at its finest (not low-calorie, but worth every bite!)


Ingredients

For the Casserole Base:

  • 1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns (thawed & patted dry)
  • 1 (16.3 oz) can refrigerated flaky biscuits (8-count)
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2½ cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp dried sage (optional)

For the Topping:

  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep & Brown the Sausage

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles. Once browned, add onion and garlic; cook 2 more minutes. Remove from skillet (leave drippings).

2. Make the Gravy

  1. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute (until golden).
  3. Slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly until smooth.
  4. Add pepper, salt, and sage. Simmer 3-5 mins until thickened.
  5. Stir in cooked sausage mixture.

3. Assemble the Casserole

  1. Spread hash browns evenly in the baking dish.
  2. Pour sausage gravy over hash browns.
  3. Cut biscuits into quarters and arrange on top.
  4. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.

4. Bake & Serve

  1. Bake 30-35 mins until biscuits are golden and gravy is bubbly.
  2. Garnish with parsley (optional). Let sit 5 mins before serving.

Why You’ll Love It

✔ All-in-one breakfast – No need for separate biscuits & gravy!
✔ Crispy, creamy, cheesy – The perfect texture combo.
✔ Feeds a crowd – Great for brunch, holidays, or meal prep.


Tips & Variations

  • Extra Crispy Hash Browns? Press them into the pan and bake 10 mins before adding gravy.
  • Spicy Kick: Use hot sausage or add red pepper flakes.
  • Make Ahead: Assemble (unbaked) and refrigerate overnight. Add 5-10 mins to bake time.
  • Lighter Option: Substitute turkey sausage and reduced-fat milk.

Serving Suggestions

🍳 Pair with: Scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, or a spicy Bloody Mary!
🍽️ Leftovers? Reheat in the oven (not microwave) to keep biscuits crisp.


Nutrition (Per Serving)

Calories: 520 | Fat: 32g | Carbs: 38g | Protein: 20g


Final Thought

This casserole is the ultimate comfort food mashup—imagine digging into a buttery biscuit soaked in rich sausage gravy, with crispy hash browns underneath

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