Biscuits Gravy Hashbrown Bake with Cheddar (Print version)

A hearty breakfast casserole layered with seasoned hashbrowns, homemade sausage gravy, cheddar, and fluffy biscuit pieces.

# Ingredients:

For the casserole

01 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened for the baking dish
02 - 20 oz (570 g) frozen shredded hashbrowns
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 2 cups (225 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
07 - 1 can (16 oz or 450 g) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, each biscuit cut into quarters

For the sausage gravy

08 - 1 lb (450 g) pork breakfast sausage
09 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
10 - 2 3/4 cups (650 ml) whole milk
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
12 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the softened butter.
02 - Spread the frozen shredded hashbrowns evenly in the baking dish. Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
03 - Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat for 7-9 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and cooked through.
04 - Sprinkle the flour over the sausage and stir for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk, then simmer for 3-5 minutes until thick enough to coat a spoon. Season with black pepper and salt.
05 - Spoon the hot sausage gravy evenly over the hashbrowns. Sprinkle the cheddar over the gravy, covering the surface in an even layer.
06 - Scatter the quartered biscuit pieces over the cheese in a single layer, leaving small gaps so they can puff and bake through.
07 - Bake uncovered for 32-38 minutes, until the biscuit tops are deep golden and the gravy bubbles near the center. Tent loosely with foil if the biscuits brown too quickly.
08 - Let the bake rest for 10 minutes before scooping so the gravy settles and the servings hold together better.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served warm after a 10-minute rest.
02 - For make-ahead prep, cook the gravy the day before and add biscuit pieces just before baking.
03 - If using prepared gravy, use about 2 1/2 cups and warm it before layering.

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