Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- All-in-One Dish : Combines the best parts of biscuits, gravy, and hash browns in every bite.
- Rich & Creamy : The sausage gravy and melted cheese create a decadent, comforting base.
- Customizable : Add jalapeños, veggies, or extra spices to make it your own.
- Make-Ahead Friendly : Prep it the night before and bake when ready.
- Crowd-Pleasing : A guaranteed hit at potlucks, holiday brunches, or family gatherings.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Serves 6–8
For the Casserole:
- 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns (thawed)
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper , to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese , divided
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (about 8 biscuits), quartered
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped green onions
- Crumbled cooked bacon
- Hot sauce
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) . Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Cook the Sausage
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled. Drain excess grease and set aside.
Step 3: Make the Gravy
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to create a roux, cooking for 1–2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the mixture thickens (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese and the cooked sausage until melted and combined. Remove from heat.
Step 4: Assemble the Casserole
- Spread the thawed hash browns evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the sausage gravy mixture over the hash browns, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese on top.
- Arrange the quartered biscuit pieces evenly over the casserole.
