Ingredients
– 1 lb (approximately 450 g) ground pork sausage
– 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
– 1/4 cup (56 g) butter
– 1/4 cup (30 g) flour
– 2 cups (480 ml) milk (preferably whole or 2%)
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
– One 8-count tube refrigerated biscuits
– 6 large eggs
– 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream (or whole milk as a substitute)
– 2 cups (about 220 g) shredded Colby Jack or cheddar cheese
Instructions
1-First: brown the 1 lb of ground pork sausage in a skillet over medium heat, adding 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes for a bit of spice. Once cooked, set aside a portion for later.
2-Next: make the white gravy by melting 1/4 cup of butter, stirring in 1/4 cup of flour, and then whisking in 2 cups of milk along with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper until it thickens.
3: Stir some of the cooked sausage into the gravy for extra flavor.
4: Cut the refrigerated biscuits into quarters and layer them in a greased casserole dish.
5: Top with the remaining sausage and 1 cup of shredded cheese, then pour a mixture of 6 large eggs beaten with 1/4 cup heavy cream over it all.
6-Finally: add the gravy and the rest of the cheese on top before baking at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes until it’s puffed, set, and lightly browned.
Last Step:
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🌶️ Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
🥘 Make the gravy slowly to avoid lumps and ensure smooth texture.
⏳ Prepare the casserole the night before, refrigerate, and bake fresh in the morning for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Baking: 30 to 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 to 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking and sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg