Sausage, Egg, and Biscuit Casserole – Southern Style

Step 1: Cook the Sausage

Cook 1 pound of pork sausage in a pan over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until fully browned. Drain any excess grease and set aside.

Step 2: Grate the Cheese

Grate about 2 cups of Colby Jack cheese and set aside.

Step 3: Prepare Egg Mixture

Crack 10 large eggs into a bowl. Add 1/4 cup of milk and whisk until well combined and frothy.

Step 4: Prepare Biscuit Dough (Dry Ingredients)

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of baking powder. Mix well with a whisk to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 5: Add Butter to Dough

Grate 6 tablespoons of cold butter directly into the dry flour mixture. Gently mix with a spoon or spatula until the butter is evenly distributed and coated with flour.

Step 6: Add Milk to Dough

Pour 1 cup of whole milk into the flour and butter mixture. Mix without overworking the dough until just combined and moist. The dough should be sticky but not overly wet.

Step 7: Prepare Baking Dish

Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.

Step 8: Layer Biscuit Dough

Drop spoonfuls (approximately 1.5 tablespoons each) of the biscuit dough evenly into the prepared baking dish, leaving small spaces between them. The biscuits will expand during baking.

Step 9: Add Sausage Layer

Evenly spread the cooked and drained sausage over the biscuit dough in the casserole dish.

Step 10: Add Cheese Layer

Sprinkle about half of the grated Colby Jack cheese evenly over the sausage layer.

Step 11: Add Vegetables

Evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup of finely chopped red bell peppers and 3 small chopped green onions over the cheese and sausage layers.

Step 12: Season with Pepper

Sprinkle black pepper to taste over the layered ingredients.

Step 13: Pour Egg Mixture

Pour the whisked egg and milk mixture evenly over all the ingredients in the casserole dish, ensuring it seeps into the spaces between the biscuit dough.

Step 14: Add Remaining Cheese

Sprinkle the remaining grated Colby Jack cheese on top of the egg mixture.

Step 15: Bake Casserole

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) on the center rack for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown, puffy, and the eggs are set. If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely tent it with aluminum foil.

Step 16: Serve

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with a side of fresh spinach and fruit salad, dressed with strawberry balsamic vinaigrette.

• This casserole can be prepared the day before and refrigerated, making it perfect for busy mornings.

• Use very cold butter when grating it into the biscuit dough for a flakier texture.

• Do not overmix the biscuit dough to ensure the biscuits remain tender and light.

• If the top of the casserole starts to brown too quickly, loosely tent it with aluminum foil during baking.

• Serve with a fresh, cold salad to balance the richness of the casserole.

• Substitute pork sausage with bacon for a different flavor profile.

• Use store-bought biscuit dough for an even quicker preparation.

• Experiment with different cheeses like Monterey Jack, sharp cheddar, or a Mexican blend.

• Add other finely chopped vegetables such as yellow or orange bell peppers, or mushrooms.

• Serve with your favorite vinaigrette dressing for the salad.