If you are looking for a simple yet tasty breakfast recipe, this Breakfast Casserole with Biscuits is a great choice. It’s easy to prepare and can be made for any meal that you want. I often make it for breakfast on hectic weekday mornings! But my household loves breakfast food so we have enjoyed this for dinner often, too.
The savory flavor of the sausage and cheese adds the perfect amount of flavor to the fluffy egg mixture. I love the texture of the biscuits as they remain soft on the inside and golden brown on the outside. This dish reminds me of a sausage egg and cheese breakfast sandwich in casserole form!
If you like breakfast ideas with biscuits, you will love Biscuit Egg Cups and Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts.
Why You’ll Love This Breakfast Casserole Recipe with Biscuits
- Only 5 ingredients: There are only 5 ingredients used in this sausage biscuit casserole, not including salt and pepper.
- Perfect to prepare ahead: Prep the components or the whole thing and store it in the refrigerator the night before you bake it.
- Family favorite: Everyone will love this recipe, even picky eaters!
Ingredients
Below is everything you need to make this sausage and egg biscuit casserole. It uses common ingredients that won’t break the bank, so it’s perfect for tight budgets!
- Sausage: I used Jimmy Dean’s ground breakfast sausage, but you may use any brand and flavor that you like. Even spicy or sweet!
- Eggs: The egg mixture partially soaks into the biscuits as well as retains a fluffy and creamy texture.
- Milk: Adding milk adds more volume and moisture to the eggs as they cook.
- Cheese: I chose Colby Jack cheese but you may use shredded cheddar, pepper jack, or any variety you enjoy instead.
- Biscuit dough: I make this breakfast casserole with canned biscuits but you may make it from scratch if you like. Any variety —- buttery or homestyle —- works beautifully!
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Loaded meat: Add chopped bacon and ham for an ultimate meat breakfast casserole.
- Vegetarian: Skip the sausage and add a variety of veggies such as mushrooms, peppers, onions, and spinach.
- Hot and spicy: Add diced jalapenos, red pepper flakes, and even hot sauce can to the egg mixture for a kick.
How to Make Breakfast Casserole with Biscuits
Here are instructions on how to make this breakfast biscuit casserole. There are minimal steps and they are easy to follow. To get started, set your oven to 350 degrees F so it can preheat while you prep your ingredients. I also recommend spraying your 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to make serving a breeze!
Step 1: Brown the sausage. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground sausage. Crumble it as it cooks and until it is no longer pink. Set it aside to cool slightly.
Step 2: Combine the other ingredients. Add the milk, eggs, cheese, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Whisk the ingredients until they are well combined.
Step 3: Layer the casserole. Line the pan with biscuits. Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the top of the biscuits. Finally, cover the eggs with the crumbled sausage.
Step 4: Bake. Place the pan in the oven and bake it for 35 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.
⭐️ Hint: Ground sausage can release a lot of excess fat as it cooks. Ensure that you drain it before you add the sausage to the casserole.
If you love new and innovative breakfast recipes like this one, you may also enjoy Corned Beef Hash Casserole, Sausage Egg Bites, Breakfast Bombs or this Mexican Breakfast Casserole recipe!
Storage
- Refrigeration: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Tightly cover the biscuit casserole and store it in the freezer for up to 1 month. I highly recommend that you don’t bake it before you freeze it so the biscuits don’t dry out.
- Reheating: You may reheat a single portion in the microwave for about 60 seconds or the whole casserole in the oven at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until warm.
- Make Ahead of Time: Prepare all of the ingredients and layer the casserole in the pan. Cover it with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. For longer storage, you can freeze it in the casserole dish for up to one month. Thaw it out in the fridge before serving. Remove the dish from the fridge about 30 minutes and let it sit on the counter before baking in the oven.
Serving Suggestions
- Make brunch or a big meal and serve other breakfast dishes such as Banana Nut Pancakes, Toaster Oven Bacon, and Pancake Sausage Bites.
- Some tasty topping ideas are country gravy, Spicy Jalapeno Hot Sauce, and Ketchup with Onions.
- Add your favorite breakfast sweet! Like these Canned Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream and Blueberries.
Recipe Tips
- Try other seasonings: If salt and pepper are too simple, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika are great options to add more flavor to the breakfast biscuit casserole.
- Layer evenly: Ensure that you layer the ingredients evenly so the casserole cooks evenly as well. Be sure to start with 8 biscuits to fill up the bottom of the baking dish.
- No need to use foil: You don’t need to cover the casserole before you bake it. The biscuits will get the best color that way.
- Whisk thoroughly. Make sure that you whisk the eggs and milk together thoroughly so that the eggs are well beaten for a lighter texture.
- Use cooked and drained sausage. This prevents a greasy texture to the casserole.
Recipe FAQ
If you over-bake the casserole, the biscuits and eggs may become dry. As soon as the biscuits take on a golden color, it’s ready.
Sure. Use the same amount of egg whites that you would with whole fresh eggs. Two egg whites are generally equal to one whole egg.
Yes. Make homemade biscuits using a gluten-free flour blend or swap the biscuits for potatoes!
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Breakfast Casserole with Biscuits
Equipment
- 9x13 inch glass baking dish
- Large pan
- Whisk and spatula
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 6 large eggs or 12 egg whites
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 ¼ cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 16 ounce can biscuit dough
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook the sausage in a pan over medium-high heat and use a spatula to break up the sausage as it cooks. Cook the sausage for about 5 minutes, or until it is browned and cooked through all the way. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Line a 9x13 inch glass baking sheet with the biscuit dough and then pour the egg mixture on top.
- Sprinkle the cooked sausage over the top of the biscuits and then cook the casserole for 35 minutes, or until the tops of the biscuits begin to turn golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Try other seasonings: If salt and pepper are too simple, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika are great options to add more flavor to the breakfast biscuit casserole.
- Layer evenly: Ensure that you layer the ingredients evenly so the casserole cooks evenly as well. Be sure to start with 8 biscuits to fill up the bottom of the baking dish.
- No need to use foil: You don’t need to cover the casserole before you bake it. The biscuits will get the best color that way.
- Whisk thoroughly. Make sure that you whisk the eggs and milk together thoroughly so that the eggs are well beaten for a lighter texture.
- Use cooked and drained sausage. This prevents a greasy texture to the casserole.
Nutrition
This post was originally published in April 2017. It has been updated with new images and content.
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