If your ideal morning begins with something warm, cozy, and irresistibly cheesy, then this Cheesy Breakfast Biscuit Frittata is about to become your new go-to recipe. Imagine everything you love about a classic breakfast — fluffy eggs, tender biscuits, sizzling sausage, colorful vegetables, and melty cheese — all baked together into one glorious, golden skillet. It’s the kind of breakfast that feels indulgent, tastes incredible, and comes together with minimal effort.

Whether you’re cooking for a busy weekday, a lazy weekend brunch, or a crowd-pleasing holiday breakfast, this frittata-style biscuit bake checks every box: easy, hearty, flavorful, and satisfying. It’s comfort food without complication, and once you try it, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

Why This Recipe Works So Well

This dish is designed for the cook who wants maximum flavor with minimal prep time. Because you use refrigerated biscuit dough instead of making biscuits from scratch, the base of this frittata becomes easier than ever. As the biscuits bake, they puff up, absorbing the egg mixture and creating a fluffy, lightly crisp, tender texture throughout.

Meanwhile, the eggs act as a rich custard that binds everything together, the sausage brings savory depth, and the cheese melts into creamy pockets throughout the skillet. The vegetables add freshness, color, and balance — making this dish feel wholesome and complete.

It’s also incredibly customizable. Swap ingredients, change cheese, skip sausage, or make it vegetarian — this frittata is endlessly adaptable.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Below is the complete ingredient list for this recipe. You’ll see that none of the ingredients are complicated, expensive, or hard to find. This recipe is designed to be affordable and accessible for every home kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count), cut into small pieces
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese blend)
• ½ cup milk (any kind)
• ½ pound cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 red or green bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
• 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for greasing skillet)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish with butter or oil.
2. Prepare the Biscuits
   Open the refrigerated biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into 6 pieces. Scatter them evenly across the bottom of the skillet.
3. Cook the Sausage and Veggies
   In a separate pan, cook the breakfast sausage until browned. Add diced onion and bell pepper. Continue cooking until softened. Spread the mixture evenly over the biscuit pieces.
4. Whisk the Eggs
   In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the shredded cheese and parsley.
5. Pour the Mixture Over the Biscuits
   Slowly pour the egg mixture evenly over everything in the skillet, making sure the biscuit pieces are well-coated.
6. Bake the Frittata
   Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
7. Cool Slightly and Serve
   Let the frittata cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Cheesy Breakfast Biscuit Frittata

A hearty, cheesy, one-skillet breakfast frittata made with biscuits, eggs, sausage, and veggies. Perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunch.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 310

Ingredients

  

Frittata Base

• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough cut into small pieces
• 8 eggs large
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.5 lb breakfast sausage cooked and crumbled
• 1 onion diced
• 1 bell pepper diced
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp parsley chopped, optional

Equipment

• Oven-safe skillet
• Mixing bowls
• Cutting board
• Knife

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large oven-safe skillet.
2. Cut biscuit dough into small pieces and scatter them into the skillet.
3. Cook sausage, onion, and bell pepper until browned and softened; spread over biscuits.
4. Whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cheese, and parsley.
5. Pour egg mixture evenly over the biscuits and sausage.
6. Bake for 30–35 minutes until set and golden.
7. Cool for 5 minutes, slice, and serve warm.

Notes

Customize with your favorite meats, veggies, and cheeses.

Tips for the Best Cheesy Breakfast Biscuit Frittata

1. Use Any Protein You Like

You can easily swap the sausage for:

• Bacon
• Ham
• Turkey sausage
• Vegetarian sausage
• Chorizo for a spicy kick

2. Make It Veggie-Heavy

Try adding:

• Spinach
• Mushrooms
• Tomatoes
• Broccoli
• Zucchini

Just make sure to sauté watery vegetables to prevent sogginess.

3. Try Different Cheeses

The cheese dramatically influences flavor. Consider using:

• Pepper Jack for heat
• Mozzarella for mild creaminess
• Gruyère for gourmet flavor
• Colby Jack for extra richness

4. Use a Cast-Iron Skillet for Best Texture

A cast-iron skillet gives the bottom gorgeous browning while keeping the center fluffy.

5. Prep Ahead for Easy Mornings

You can fully assemble the skillet the night before, cover it, refrigerate it, and bake it fresh in the morning.

Variations to Try

Southwest Biscuit Frittata

Add corn, black beans, jalapeños, and pepper jack cheese. Serve with salsa.

Mediterranean Biscuit Frittata

Add spinach, feta cheese, tomatoes, and olives.

Extra Cheesy Version

Use 1½–2 cups cheese.

Protein-Packed Frittata

Use 12 eggs instead of 8.

Serving Suggestions

This frittata pairs beautifully with:

• Fresh fruit
• Greek yogurt
• Hash browns
• Fresh greens
• Toasted sourdough
• Hot sauce or salsa

For brunch, serve with coffee, iced tea, or orange juice.

Fun Fact

Frittatas traditionally come from Italy, where they’re cooked slowly and often filled with leftover ingredients. This American twist combines the convenience of refrigerated biscuits with the structure of a casserole and flavor profile of a frittata — making it a perfect fusion dish.