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This biscuit gravy hashbrown casserole throws all your breakfast favorites into one awesome dish. The soft biscuits resting on rich sausage gravy, crunchy hashbrowns, and gooey cheese make a super comforting meal that works for morning meals, weekend gatherings, or weeknight dinners.
I whipped up this casserole for a family holiday breakfast gathering. When I saw everyone grabbing second and third helpings, I knew we had a winner. Now I make it whenever friends or family stay overnight.
Ingredients
- Pillsbury Grands! Buttermilk Biscuits: creates a golden puffy top that gets nice and brown while baking
- Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage: brings reliable taste without needing extra spices
- Ore-Ida Shredded Hash Browns: forms a crunchy base and can be used directly from frozen
- McCormick Sausage Flavor Gravy Mix: saves time from making gravy scratch while bringing big flavor
- Milk: makes the gravy smooth and adds a nice richness
- Shredded cheddar cheese: melts into a tasty yellow blanket that holds everything together
- Salt: brings out flavor in every bite without overwhelming
- Black pepper: adds just enough warmth to cut through the rich ingredients
- Garlic powder: brings extra tastiness without taking over the dish
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Get Your Oven Ready:
- Heat your oven to 375°F and grab your 9x13 dish. Spray it well with cooking spray or rub with butter. Don't forget those corners where food loves to stick.
- Cook the Sausage:
- Put the Jimmy Dean sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Break it into tiny bits as it cooks with a wooden spoon. You'll want small, even pieces for the best texture. Cook until completely browned, about 7 minutes. Get rid of the fat by draining or spooning it out.
- Build Your Base:
- Put frozen hashbrowns across the bottom of your greased dish. You can use them straight from the freezer—their moisture helps them cook right. Then spread your cooked sausage evenly on top of the hashbrowns.
- Mix the Gravy:
- In a bowl, stir the gravy packet with cold milk until smooth with no clumps. Always use cold milk here—warm milk makes lumps. Pour this mixture all over the sausage and hashbrowns, making sure to cover everything.
- Top with Cheese and Biscuits:
- Scatter cheese all over the gravy layer. Cut each biscuit into four pieces using scissors or a knife. Place these pieces across the top, leaving some space between for them to grow as they bake.
- Bake Until Done:
- Put your dish on the middle rack in your hot oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, watching the biscuits during the final minutes. They should turn golden on top and be fully cooked inside, not doughy.
- Let it Cool a Bit:
- Wait at least 5 minutes before digging in. This cooling time helps the gravy set up, so it won't run all over your plate when you serve it.
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The McCormick gravy packet makes this dish so easy. Though I usually like cooking from basic ingredients, this product works perfectly every time. Even my grandma who always made gravy from basic ingredients gave this shortcut the thumbs up when I brought it to our family get-together!
Make-Ahead Options
This dish works great for getting ready ahead of time. You can put everything together except the biscuits up to a day before and keep it covered in your fridge. When you're ready to cook, just add the cut biscuits on top and bake as normal, adding about 5-7 extra minutes since you're starting with cold food.
Customization Ideas
The basic version tastes amazing, but you can easily change it up. Try spicy Italian sausage for extra kick, or switch to turkey sausage if you want something lighter. You might also mix in some cooked bell peppers and onions with the hashbrowns for more veggies and flavor. If you're a cheese lover, throw in some pepper jack with the cheddar for more interesting taste.
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Serving Suggestions
This casserole stands on its own just fine, but for brunch try adding a simple fruit salad to balance out the richness. A basic green salad with dressing works well if you're having this for dinner. Drink-wise, coffee and OJ go perfectly for breakfast, while a light beer or Bloody Mary makes this the ultimate weekend brunch food.
Common Questions
- → Can I use homemade biscuits instead of canned?
Absolutely. You can make your own biscuits from scratch. Just prep them first and you might need to watch your cooking time.
- → What type of sausage works best?
Pork sausage gives the tastiest results, but you can switch to turkey or chicken sausage if you want something lighter.
- → Can I make it ahead of time?
For sure. You can put everything together early 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 a meatless version using plant-based sausage and veggie gravy mix.
- → What can I serve alongside it?
A light green salad or some fresh fruit goes really well with this rich and filling casserole.