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Warm Breakfast Casserole with Biscuits

Warm Breakfast Casserole with Biscuits

This incredibly versatile recipe elevates the classic breakfast casserole by bringing together savory fillings with a delightful biscuit topping, making it a truly complete and satisfying meal.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage crumbled and cooked
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 large large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 (16.3 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough cut into quarters
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the crumbled breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain off any excess grease. Add the chopped onion and both green and red bell peppers to the skillet with the sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
    1 pound breakfast sausage, 1 medium onion, 1/2 cup green bell pepper, 1/4 cup red bell pepper
  3. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of milk until smooth and well combined. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
    8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the 12 large eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until thoroughly combined and slightly frothy.
    12 large large eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  5. Spread the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Then, pour the creamy cheese mixture over the sausage and vegetables, spreading it gently to cover most of the surface. Finally, pour the whisked egg mixture evenly over everything.
    1 pound breakfast sausage, 1 medium onion, 1/2 cup green bell pepper, 1/4 cup red bell pepper, 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup milk, 12 large large eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the egg mixture.
    2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  7. Arrange the quartered biscuit pieces evenly over the cheese-covered egg mixture. Try to place them relatively close together to create a cohesive biscuit topping.
    1 (16.3 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough
  8. Drizzle or brush the melted butter evenly over the tops of the biscuit pieces.
    1/4 cup melted butter, 1 (16.3 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough
  9. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are set, the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through, and the casserole is heated through. You can test for doneness by inserting a knife into the center; it should come out clean.
  10. Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the cheese to become perfectly melty.
    2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Notes

Store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 15-20 minutes for individual portions, or 25-30 minutes for a larger amount. Microwave reheating is also an option for a quicker meal, but biscuits may not be as crisp.
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