Description
Sausage Gravy and Biscuit Pie is a warm, comforting Southern American breakfast casserole featuring savory pork or turkey sausage cooked in a creamy, seasoned gravy, topped with tender baked biscuit halves. Perfect for brunch or a hearty morning meal, this dish brings together flaky biscuits and rich gravy in a delightful pie form.
Ingredients
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Sausage Gravy
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Biscuit Topping
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish or an oven-safe skillet to prepare for baking.
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet set over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until it is browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Keep the fat; do not drain.
- Make the Gravy: Sprinkle the flour evenly over the cooked sausage and stir well to coat it. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Add Milk and Season: Slowly whisk in the whole milk, stirring frequently, and cook the mixture until it thickens into a creamy sausage gravy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Season the gravy with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the prepared sausage gravy into the greased pie dish. Cut each biscuit horizontally in half and arrange the pieces on top of the gravy, overlapping slightly as needed.
- Brush with Butter: Brush the tops of the biscuit halves generously with melted butter to help them brown nicely during baking.
- Bake: Place the pie dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the pie cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a homemade touch, substitute the refrigerated biscuit dough with your favorite scratch-made biscuit recipe.
- To increase richness, add shredded cheddar cheese between the sausage gravy layer and the biscuit topping before baking.
- You can use turkey sausage for a leaner version of this dish.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice level, or omit entirely if desired.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of fresh fruit or a green salad for brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
