A hearty, comforting breakfast bake that combines flaky biscuits, creamy sausage gravy, and crispy hash browns—perfect for feeding a crowd!
Recipe Card
Servings:Â 8
Prep Time:Â 15 mins
Cook Time:Â 35 mins
Total Time:Â 50 mins
Dietary Notes:Â 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
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 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
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute (until golden).
- Slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly until smooth.
- Add pepper, salt, and sage. Simmer 3-5 mins until thickened.
- Stir in cooked sausage mixture.
3. Assemble the Casserole
- Spread hash browns evenly in the baking dish.
- Pour sausage gravy over hash browns.
- Cut biscuits into quarters and arrange on top.
- Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
4. Bake & Serve
- Bake 30-35 mins until biscuits are golden and gravy is bubbly.
- 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:Â Use hot sausage or add red pepper flakes.
- Make Ahead:Â Assemble (unbaked) and refrigerate overnight. Add 5-10 mins to bake time.
- Lighter Option:Â 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