Description
This hearty Sausage Gravy Casserole is the ultimate comfort food breakfast. It’s layered with tender diced potatoes, fluffy eggs, homemade sausage country gravy, and melted cheese, all baked together in one delicious dish. Perfect for weekend brunch or holiday mornings, and it can even be made ahead and frozen for a no-fuss breakfast later.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Country Sausage Gravy:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup water (to mix with the flour)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Casserole:
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 6 large eggs, beaten and seasoned with salt and pepper
- 8 ounces shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Pro Tip: Shred your cheese by hand for best melting results. Pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that prevent it from melting smoothly.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Prepare flour mixture: In a bowl, whisk the flour into the water until smooth, like pancake batter.
- Cook the sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the pork until browned and crispy (8–10 minutes). Drain grease.
- Make the gravy: Return pan to heat. Add milk, flour-water mix, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thick and bubbly. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Assemble the casserole: Layer potatoes, then pour eggs evenly on top. Sprinkle half the cheese, then spoon the sausage gravy. Finish with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 45-60 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender. Cover loosely with foil if the top browns too fast.
- Cool and serve: Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: Assemble and refrigerate overnight. Bake as instructed the next morning.
- To Freeze: Cool slightly if warm, then wrap tightly with plastic and foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Bake from Frozen: Bake covered at 350°F for 65–90 minutes until potatoes are soft and center reaches 165°F.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days.
- Reheat: Microwave individual portions or bake at 325°F until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Casseroles
- Method: Baking, Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
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