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This breakfast masterpiece throws together all the morning classics into one amazing bake. Soft, flaky biscuits rest on a layer of rich sausage gravy with crispy hashbrowns and gooey cheese underneath. It's pure comfort on a plate that works just as well for dinner as it does for breakfast or brunch.
I whipped up this casserole the first time when my whole family came over for a holiday gathering. Everyone grabbed second and third helpings! Now it's become our family tradition, and I make it whenever we've got people staying over.
Ingredients
- Pillsbury Grands! Buttermilk Biscuits: makes a golden, puffy topping that browns nicely while baking
- Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage: brings reliable taste without needing any extra spices
- Ore-Ida Shredded Hash Browns: forms a crunchy base and works straight from frozen
- McCormick Sausage Flavor Gravy Mix: saves time compared to scratch gravy but still packs tons of flavor
- Milk: creates the right gravy texture and adds a smooth, creamy quality
- Shredded cheddar cheese: melts into a beautiful golden layer that ties everything together
- Salt: boosts the overall flavor without overwhelming the dish
- Black pepper: adds just enough warmth to cut through the rich ingredients
- Garlic powder: brings extra savory notes without taking over
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Get Ready:
- Heat your oven to 375°F and grab your 9x13 baking dish. Give it a good coating of cooking spray or butter, making sure to hit those sticky corners where food loves to cling.
- Cook the Sausage:
- Toss the Jimmy Dean sausage into a skillet over medium heat. Break it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks until you've got small, even crumbles. Keep going until there's no pink left, about 7 minutes. Get rid of the extra fat by draining it or scooping it out.
- Build Your Base:
- Dump the frozen hashbrowns into your greased dish and spread them out flat. Don't bother thawing them—they'll cook better with their own moisture. Scatter your cooked sausage evenly on top of the potatoes.
- Mix Up Your Gravy:
- In a bowl, mix the gravy packet with cold milk, stirring until it's totally smooth. Always use cold milk here—warm milk will give you lumps! Pour this mix over everything in the dish, making sure to cover all the corners.
- Top It Off:
- Sprinkle cheese all over the gravy layer. Then cut each biscuit into four pieces using scissors or a knife. Place these chunks across the top, leaving small spaces between them so they can grow as they bake.
- Bake Until Done:
- Stick the dish on the middle rack and bake for 25-30 minutes. Keep an eye on those biscuits toward the end—you want them golden on top and fully cooked inside, not doughy.
- Let It Settle:
- Give your casserole at least 5 minutes to cool down before digging in. This helps the gravy firm up a bit so you can serve neat portions.
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That McCormick gravy packet really saves the day in this dish. Though I usually like cooking from scratch, this product never lets me down. Even my grandma, who made homemade gravy her whole life, gave this shortcut a thumbs up when I served it at our family get-together!
Make-Ahead Options
You can totally prep this ahead of time. Just put everything together except the biscuits and store it covered in the fridge for up to a day. When you're ready to cook, add the cut biscuits on top and pop it in the oven. Just cook it a bit longer—about 5-7 extra minutes—since you're starting with a cold dish.
Customization Ideas
While the basic version tastes great, you can switch things up easily. Try hot Italian sausage if you want some heat, or go with turkey sausage for something lighter. You could also throw in some cooked bell peppers and onions with the hashbrowns for extra veggies and flavor. Cheese lovers might want to mix some pepper jack with the cheddar for a more interesting taste.
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Serving Suggestions
This dish stands on its own just fine, but for brunch, try adding a fresh fruit salad on the side to balance out the richness. If you're having this for dinner, a simple green salad with dressing works really well too. Drink-wise, coffee and OJ are breakfast classics that go perfectly with this. For weekend brunches, a light beer or Bloody Mary turns it into the ultimate hangover cure.
Common Questions
- → Can I use homemade biscuits instead of canned?
For sure. You can use your own homemade biscuits. Just make them first and watch your cooking time when you bake everything together.
- → What type of sausage works best?
Regular pork sausage gives the best flavor, but you can swap in turkey or chicken sausage if you want something lighter.
- → Can I make it ahead of time?
You bet. You can get everything ready and keep it in the fridge. Just pop it in the oven when you're ready to eat.
- → Are there any vegetarian options?
You can make it meat-free by using plant-based sausage and vegetable gravy mix instead.
- → What can I serve alongside it?
Try it with a simple green salad or some fresh fruit on the side to balance out the hearty main dish.