Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
  • 1 tube (12 oz) refrigerated flaky layers biscuits
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Place the ground sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until deeply browned and crispy. Drain excess grease.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Cut each raw biscuit into quarters.
  3. Scatter the browned sausage evenly across the bottom of the dish, followed by 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Toss the biscuit quarters over the cheese and sausage, ensuring they are spread evenly.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until the mixture is pale yellow and completely homogenous.
  6. Slowly pour the egg mixture over the biscuits. Use a spatula to gently press any floating biscuit pieces down into the custard.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes or until the biscuits are golden-brown and the egg custard is set.
  8. Allow the bake to rest for 10 minutes before slicing to ensure the custard sets and the slices remain clean.