Description
Sausage Gravy Breakfast Lasagna is a hearty make-ahead dish with layers of lasagna noodles, creamy sausage gravy, spinach, and three cheeses. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 ounces lasagna noodles (about 12 sheets)
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for greasing and tossing noodles
2 pounds bulk breakfast sausage, thawed
1 bunch scallions, whites chopped (1/2-inch pieces), greens thinly sliced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 cups shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
8 ounces shredded white Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Two 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
Cook the noodles – Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain, toss with olive oil, and drape over a colander to cool.
Make the sausage gravy – Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and scallion whites, breaking sausage into bite-sized pieces. Cook until browned (about 8 minutes). Sprinkle with flour, stir to absorb, then gradually add 2 cups milk. Once thickened, add the remaining milk, along with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, then remove from heat.
Combine cheeses – In a medium bowl, mix mozzarella, Cheddar, and Parmesan until well blended.
Assemble the lasagna – Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom. Add 4 noodles, followed by 1/3 of the sauce, half of the spinach, 1/3 of the scallion greens, and 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, sauce, spinach, scallions, and cheese, finishing with a top layer of sauce and cheese.
Refrigerate – Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor and better texture.
Bake – Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic, cover with foil, and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil for the last 10–15 minutes to achieve a golden, bubbly top.
Finish & serve – Top with remaining scallion greens, parsley, and a sprinkle of black pepper. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Drain spinach thoroughly to avoid excess moisture.
Remove foil during the last 10–15 minutes for a golden, bubbly top.
Add red pepper flakes or use spicy sausage for a flavorful kick.
Assemble the lasagna the night before for an easier morning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/10 of recipe)
- Calories: ~420
- Sugar: ~6g
- Carbohydrates: ~28g
- Protein: ~25g