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Cozy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Casserole Recipe Easy for a Crowd

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A warm, comforting casserole combining fluffy biscuits and creamy sausage gravy, perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 grams) breakfast sausage, spicy or mild
  • 1/4 cup (32 grams) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour as substitute)
  • 3 cups (720 ml) milk, whole or 2%, or dairy-free alternative like almond or oat milk
  • 1 can (16 ounces / 450 grams) flaky biscuits (e.g., Pillsbury flaky layers)
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the sausage. Break it into crumbles with a wooden spoon and cook until no pink remains and pieces are browned, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
  3. Add the butter to the skillet with the sausage fat. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly with a whisk over medium heat for about 2 minutes to form a roux.
  4. Slowly whisk in the milk gradually to prevent lumps. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens and bubbles gently, about 5-7 minutes. Add more milk if gravy becomes too thick.
  5. Season the gravy with garlic powder, sage or thyme, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Whisk well and remove from heat.
  6. Open the biscuit can and cut each biscuit into quarters to create bite-sized pieces.
  7. In a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish, spread half the biscuit pieces evenly. Pour half the sausage gravy over the biscuits, covering them well. Repeat layering with remaining biscuits and gravy.
  8. Bake the casserole for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and the gravy is bubbling around the edges.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow it to set and for the biscuits to soak up the gravy.

Notes

If gravy thickens too much before baking, stir in a bit more milk to loosen it. Avoid overbaking to keep biscuits tender. Taste and adjust seasoning before baking as sausage saltiness varies. For bigger crowds, double the recipe and bake in two pans, adjusting baking time as needed.

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