Description
Whip up this cheddar biscuit breakfast casserole for a crowd-pleasing morning meal that brings comfort and flavor right to your breakfast table. Packed with cheesy goodness and hearty ingredients, your family will devour this satisfying dish in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Components:
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup cooked crumbled chicken sausage or chopped rotisserie chicken
Biscuit and Cheese Base:
- 1 box Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Flavors and Seasonings:
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or fresh parsley
Instructions
- Crank the oven to exactly 375°F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray.
- Mix the Cheddar Bay biscuit mix with ½ cup cold water and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
- Distribute soft spoonfuls of biscuit mixture across the baking dish. Allow small gaps between dollops so the dough can expand during baking.
- Crack 6 large eggs into a mixing bowl. Add ½ cup milk, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon paprika.
- Whisk the egg mixture until smooth and completely blended. Ensure no egg streaks remain in the bowl.
- Gently pour the entire egg mixture over the biscuit dough, making sure it covers the surface evenly.
- If desired, sprinkle ½ cup cooked crumbled chicken sausage across the casserole surface.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 375°F oven. Bake for exactly 30-35 minutes until the center sets and the top turns golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes. Scatter 2 tablespoons chopped green onions on top before serving.
Notes
- Always grate your own cheddar for maximum flavor and better melting compared to pre-shredded cheese.
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature to help them blend smoothly and create a more consistent texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the biscuit mix with a gluten-free alternative and use almond milk instead of regular milk.
- If preparing ahead, assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate, then bake fresh in the morning for an easy breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg