Description
This Cheddar Biscuit Breakfast Casserole is a delicious and satisfying morning meal that combines flaky biscuits, savory sausage, eggs, and cheese baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 1 (16 oz) can refrigerated biscuit dough (cut into quarters)
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (crumbled)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked; drain excess grease and set aside.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Casserole: Place biscuit pieces in the baking dish, top with cooked sausage, pour egg mixture over, and add cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes, garnish with green onions or chives, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- You can prep this casserole the night before and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Swap the sausage with cooked bacon or chopped ham if preferred.
- For a spicy twist, use hot sausage and add a pinch of crushed red pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
