Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

Instructions

1. Prepare the casserole dish
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
2. Cook the sausage
   In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until it's fully browned and no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Do not drain the fat as it will help create the gravy.
3. Make the gravy
   Reduce heat to medium and sprinkle flour over the cooked sausage. Stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook the flour. Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until the gravy thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
4. Prepare the biscuits
   Open the cans of biscuits and cut each biscuit into quarters. Place half of the biscuit pieces in an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour half of the sausage gravy over the biscuits and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Assemble the casserole
   Layer the remaining biscuit pieces on top of the cheese. Pour the remaining gravy evenly over the second layer of biscuits. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Brush the melted butter over the top of the casserole.
6. Bake the casserole
   Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
7. Rest and serve
   Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps the gravy set slightly. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm.