Description

This Cheddar Bay Biscuit Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for brunch or a weekend breakfast. Featuring warm, flaky Cheddar Bay Biscuits layered with savory sausage, rich cheddar cheese, and a creamy egg custard, this casserole bakes to golden perfection, delivering a delicious mix of flavors and textures. It’s easy to prepare, using frozen biscuits, making it an ideal make-ahead meal that pleases a crowd.

Ingredients

Scale

Biscuits

1 (15.66-oz) box frozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits (baked according to package directions)

Meat

1 lb sausage

Dairy

1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 large eggs
2 cups milk

Seasoning

Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Chop Biscuits: Take the baked Cheddar Bay Biscuits and chop each one into 6 to 8 pieces. Spread the chopped biscuits evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until it is fully browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Layer Sausage and Cheese: Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the chopped biscuits in the baking dish. Then, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the sausage layer.
Prepare Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well blended and slightly frothy.
Assemble and Bake: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the biscuit, sausage, and cheese layers. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the eggs are fully set and the casserole is golden and bubbly on top.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the sausage while cooking.
You can swap the sausage for cooked bacon or ham if preferred.
Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to make slicing easier.
Make this casserole a day ahead by assembling it and refrigerating overnight before baking.
Use low-fat milk or milk alternatives to reduce calories if desired.
Frozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits must be baked first according to package instructions before chopping and layering.