Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits – Turley Hill

Ingredients

• 1 pound hot ground pork sausage
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1 3/4 cups self-raising soft-wheat flour, plus more for work surface
• 1/4 cup plain yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup)
• 4 tbsp chopped fresh chives, divided
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tbsp butter, melted