This is so good that I get requests for Sunday brunch all the time!

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked, crumbling it with your spatula as you go along. Once cooked, scatter the sausage evenly in the baking dish.
3. In the same skillet, keep about 2 tablespoons of sausage grease. Sprinkle the flour over the grease and whisk it together to make a roux. Cook this for about a minute to get rid of that floury taste.
4. Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and keep whisking until it thickens up nicely—that’s your gravy!
5. Season the gravy with black pepper and salt, give it a final good stir, and then pour that creamy goodness over the sausage in the baking dish.
6. Separate the biscuit dough into individual biscuits, then cut each biscuit into quarters. Scatter the biscuit pieces on top of the gravy.
7. Slide the dish into the oven and bake for about 25 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown. If you’re using cheese, sprinkle it over the top 5 minutes before the casserole is done.
8. Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, if using.

Variations & Tips:

– If you’re looking to lighten it up, try using turkey sausage and a milk substitute like almond milk for the gravy.
– For a cheesy twist, mix your favorite shredded cheese into the gravy before pouring it over the sausage.
– And hey, for those spice lovers out there, a dash of cayenne pepper or some chopped jalapeños in the gravy can really kick it up a notch!
– As for leftovers, they reheat wonderfully in the oven, so don’t hesitate to make a bigger batch for easy weekday breakfasts.

And there you have it—a casserole that wraps you up in a warm, savory embrace better than any breakfast blanket could. It’s the culinary equivalent of a Midwest morning hug! Enjoy, and stay cozy!