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About This Recipe
Biscuits and gravy is a true Southern classic and, in my humble opinion, one of the best comfort foods known to man! 😂 So as the temperature began to drop, I knew I needed to recreate a healthier version to enjoy any time I wanted.
This Biscuits and Gravy Casserole is light and hearty. To lighten it up from traditional biscuit and gravy recipes, I used lean ground turkey instead of sausage. I also chose to cut the biscuits into smaller pieces so they spread further, giving the illusion that we’re eating more!
The best part? You only need 3 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time to bring this dish to life! I’m all about convenience and trying to make a recipe as easy as possible while keeping it delicious tasting over here at Lauren Fit Foodie.
Easy, healthy, and delicious is my motto—and this Biscuits and Gravy Casserole fits the bill! It’ll become a family breakfast favorite—and you can even make it the night before if you wish.
Want more easy and delicious breakfast casseroles? Check out a few of my favorites like my Cheesy Southwest Hashbrown Casserole, Ham and Cheese Breakfast Bake or my Blueberry Sausage Pancake Bake!
Why You’ll Love This Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
- It’s comfort food to its core!
- Lightened up from your traditional biscuits & gravy recipe and packed with protein.
- All you need are 3 ingredients! That’s it!
- Prep this dish in just 10 minutes and pop in the oven to bake.
- Such a crowd pleaser and yummy breakfast! Everyone is guaranteed to love this dish.
- Ground turkey – I used 99% lean ground turkey to help keep this recipe light. You could use another percentage of ground turkey, ground chicken, or even crumbled sausage!
- Sausage flavor country gravy mix – You could also use any other country gravy mix, but I really love the sausage flavor. I used a mix from McCormick’s.
- Canned biscuits – I used Pillsbury 5-ct. Homestyle Biscuits.
To make gluten-free: use gluten-free gravy mix and use a gluten-free baking mix to a quick biscuit dough and form into small balls to place in the greased baking dish. Here is a quick recipe for gluten-free biscuits for the biscuits and gravy casserole.
How To Make
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13” baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, add the ground turkey. Cook on medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon as you go.
- While the turkey cooks, prepare the country gravy according to package directions.
- Add the cooked ground turkey to the bottom of your baking dish. Then, pour the sausage gravy over top. Stir so the turkey and gravy are dispersed evenly. Cut each biscuit into four pieces and layer on top of the turkey and gravy mixture.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the tops of biscuits are golden brown.
Can I use something besides ground turkey?
Most definitely! Ground chicken, crumbled sausage, and even crumbled vegan sausage will work perfectly in this recipe.
Can I make this Biscuits and Gravy Casserole the night before?
Yes! To make beforehand, cook and prepare the ground turkey and gravy. Assemble the ingredients in the baking dish and top with the biscuits. Then, cover everything with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Because the casserole will be cold when you bake it, you’ll need to add about 20 minutes to the cooking time. All ovens cook just a bit differently, so you will just need to watch it to ensure nothing burns or undercooks.
Do I need to break apart the biscuits?
You don’t need to, but this was something I did to keep the dish lower in calories. If that isn’t a concern for you, feel free to grab an additional can of biscuits and use as many as you’d like!
What can I eat this Biscuits and Gravy Casserole with?
I recommend eating alongside some fluffy scrambled eggs. For breakfast, you could also enjoy with waffles or pancakes. If you want to eat this for lunch or dinner, try it alongside some chicken!
Is this casserole good for meal prep?
Yes! That is the idea. Make ahead to enjoy during the week!
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Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb. 99% lean ground turkey raw
- 1 10.2-oz. can GRANDS homestyle buttermilk biscuits (5 ct.)
- 2 2.64-oz. packs sausage flavor country gravy mix (148g)
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13” baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
For the Turkey:
- In a large skillet, add the ground turkey. Cook on medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon as you go.
For the Country Gravy:
- Meanwhile, prepare the country gravy according to package directions. I used the microwave but you can do stovetop if you prefer.
Assembly:
- Add the cooked ground turkey to the bottom of the baking dish. Then pour the country gravy over top. Stir around some so that the turkey and gravy are dispersed evenly. Cut each biscuit into four pieces and layer the pieces on top of the turkey and gravy mixture.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the tops of biscuits are golden brown.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.
