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Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole

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I’ve got a fabulous Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole recipe to share with you today!

Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole is an easy breakfast casserole made with biscuits, gravy, eggs, sausage, and cheese. This breakfast casserole is a must make for large gatherings to simple Sunday morning breakfast.

I’m sure you’ve heard of biscuits and gravy casserole, right? This version of that popular breakfast casserole is filled with eggs, cheese and sausage in addition to the biscuits and gravy!  It’s a perfect breakfast casserole recipe for lazy Sunday mornings with the family and it’s even better when doubled for large groups.  Bonus: this Egg Casserole can be assembled the night before for practically no morning prep!

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Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole

Did I mention I hosted Thanksgiving week for my family this year?  The deal was, hubby and I went on a trip the week prior to Thanksgiving and my parents would stay at our house and take care of the kids. Then after returning from the trip, I would host our family for Thanksgiving…  So yes, 28 people for the Thanksgiving meal plus 12 – 19  overnight guests spread throughout the week and weekend! (Lots of  kids though,  so it wasn’t too difficult to squeeze them in.)

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I’m sure you can imagine the amount of food we went through.

When we have large groups like this, my dad is in charge of breakfast.  He had this Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole recipe saved (that’s a mouthful isn’t it, lol.) and wanted to make it for everyone Thursday morning.  He assembled the casserole at his house (a triple batch) and brought it to my kitchen to bake.

 

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This breakfast casserole is the perfect dish for large gatherings!

Two reasons this casserole is the best: Number one, to save time, you can put it together the night before.  Number two, this biscuits and gravy casserole is the perfect combination of all things breakfast, so there are never any leftovers at our house!

  • Biscuits – check
  • Bravy – check,
  • Sausage – check,
  • Eggs, check, check!

These ingredients, separately are good, but once baked together they are absolutely delicious.  It’s the perfect all in one breakfast and was an absolute hit with our pickiest little eaters.  Every single person that has tried it absolutely raves about it!

 

CAN THIS SAUSAGE EGG BREAKFAST CASSEROLE BE MADE THE THE NIGHT BEFORE?

Yes!  This Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole is the perfect recipe to put together the night before.

To make it beforehand, cook and assemble all the ingredients, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.  Since the casserole is being baked, starting at a lower temperature, you will need to add about 20 minutes to the cook time.  All ovens cook just a bit differently, so you will just need to watch it.  If you find that the breakfast casserole is getting too brown for your taste before cooking all the way through, you can just add a piece of “tented” foil over the top for the last several minutes to help prevent further browning.

 

Can You Freeze this Breakfast Casserole

Of Course!  This Sausage and gravy Egg Casserole freezes beautifully. Two suggestions for freezing…  Make the breakfast casserole per recipe, serve and eat and then freeze leftovers in individual servings.  To reheat, remove from packaging and cook on 50% power for about 4 minutes or until heated all the way through.

Another option is to bake as directed in a freezer safe dish.  Let cool completely, wrap well and freeze. Defrost in fridge night before planning to eat and then cook for 25 to 30 minutes at 350 until warmed through.

 

Can I make my own Homemade Gravy for this recipe?

Yes, you can totally make your own special gravy recipe!

Many people do make their own homemade gravy and then often make extra to serve “on the side.”  I don’t make homemade gravy because I think the Pioneer brand I linked to below tastes amazing and it’s pretty easy to make.

(A funny gravy related comment left on Pinterest: “I made sausage gravy from scratch because it’s too easy not to, and I’d be disowned as a southerner using gravy from a packet! -Kati”

Lots of people comment about adding bacon to their versions too, so you can definitely take this recipe and make it your own.  There are quite a few comments and questions at the bottom of this recipe, but this pin on Pinterest has 129 comments about all sorts of results, changes, and variations if you want to check it out.

Can this Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole be made without the Gravy?

Several people have asked this question, and while I think you probably can, I don’t recommend this Biscuit and Gravy style casserole without gravy, as I would think, with all the biscuits it would be too dry.  If you don’t want gravy, I recommend a standard egg, meat and hash brown breakfast casserole (like this one) or a quiche – like this one. (Yum!)

 

Products used and Recommended in this post:

  1. Pioneer Brand Peppered Gravy Mix 
  2. Pyrex Basics Glass Baking Dishes, 
  3. 17-Inch Terry Cloth Oven Mitt (Heat Resistant to 600° F)
  4. OXO Cut and Serve Turner
  5. Sango Nova Brown 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, 

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Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole Recipe tips:

  •  If you choose to prepare this the night before, you will need to increase the cooking time by about 20 minutes.  (Keep your eye on it, you want to make sure the biscuits cook all the way and the eggs set completely.
  • If you find your casserole is getting too brown for your taste before it is cooked through, cover with a foil tent to keep it from browning too much more.)
  • Like gravy? Consider doubling the amount used in the recipe (or just have some extra for “on the side.”)

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I hope I have answered all your questions and that your family loves this recipe as much as we do!

 

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Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole

Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole

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Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole is filled with eggs and cheese and is perfect for lazy Sunday mornings. Bonus: this Egg Casserole can be assembled the night before for practically no morning prep!

  • Author: Jamie Sanders
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 65 minutes (plus additional time if baking cold ingrediets)
  • Yield: 8 1x
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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces of buttermilk biscuit dough (we used Grands, which are slightly bigger)
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 (2 3/4 ounce) package peppered gravy mix (makes 2 cups)
  • 1 lb sausage, any flavor
  • 1 cup cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 13×9 pan
  2. Brown the sausage in skillet and drain thoroughly.
  3. Cut biscuit dough into 1″ pieces, and line the bottom of the pan.
  4. Layer cooked sausage over the biscuit pieces,
  5. Layer shredded cheese over sausage.
  6. Whisk eggs and milk, add salt and pepper and pour over biscuit/layers.
  7. Make gravy according to instructions, and pour over everything.
  8. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until eggs and biscuits are cooked through. (read tips above)
  9. Serve warm (leftovers are excellent too!)

Notes

  •  If you choose to prepare this the night before, you will need to increase the cooking time by about 20 minutes.  (Keep your eye on it, you want to make sure the biscuits cook all the way and the eggs set completely.  If you find your casserole is getting too brown for your taste, cover with a foil tent to keep it from browning too much more.)
  • If you find your casserole is getting too brown for your taste, cover with a foil tent to keep it from browning too much more.)
  • Like gravy – Consider doubling the amount used (or just to keep some on the side.)

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  10. I was skeptical about everything cooking properly with all of the layering – especially the eggs – but it looked so good I decided to try it anyway. It was delicious!! And a huge hit with even the picky eaters in the family.

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  14. Sorry Lindsey, I accidentally hit delete instead of reply!

    Lindsay asked if this dish could be frozen and reheated. I haven't tried, so I can't say how well it will reheat. Come back and let us know the results if you try it.
    ~Jamie

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  17. Hi Jamie,

    Do you prepare the gravy as instructed and cook it as well or do you just make it and pour it over the casserole?

    Thank you,

    Katie M 🙂

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    • Yes, you will want to add about 20ish minutes to the cooking time. Just keep your eye on it- you want the biscuits to be cooked in the middle, but not so long the casserole dries out.

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  19. Jamie I wanting to double this recipe for a larger group and plan on baking it in an aluminum roaster that is deeper than a standard 9×13. How should I adjust my baking time?

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  20. I'm not 100% sure on that, you might need to increase the cooking time 10 to 20 minutes and if the casserole starts to look too brown, cover it with foil for that last 10 to 20 minutes.

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  22. I made this for my family and even my daughter who hates eggs loved it! I was just thinking about this recipe the other day, but the book I wrote the recipe in is still packed after a recent move. This time I saved it on my tablet. Definitely looking forward to making it again. Thank you for the great dish!

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    • I’ve used both colby jack (we pretty much use this on everything) and mild cheddar on this and I’m sure a mexican blend would be good too.

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  25. I know you said this can be prepared the night before, but what is the farthest in advance you would prepare? For example, could I assemble Friday morning to bake Saturday morning?

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  26. I made this for breakfast today. It is so good and easy to make. I loved it and am pretty sure I could eat the whole pan myself,!!! Thank you for sharing

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  27. Excellent! Followed as written, except cut everything in half (there are only two of us). Reheated well. Definitely would make this dish again.

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  28. I don’t think everyone read the whole post before asking questions! Ha ha! I am making this right now! Cant wait! I know my hubby is going tpo love it!

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  30. I make this all the time! Everyone loves it!! I love this recipe because it doesn’t have too many ingredients, is easy to make, tastes delicious, and saves/reheats very well. Thank you!!

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  31. I made this tonight! The best breakfast casserole I have ever made. It was so simple, I could have eaten the entire pan! Its basically like a sausage biscuit with gravy in a casserole form. Whomever reads this comment needs to go make this right now!!!!

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  32. Could this be made in a cast iron Dutch oven cooked outside ?
    We are camping out and I would love to make it.

    Thanks Wanda

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    • I’m sure it could, but I have no idea how long you would cook it for. If you try it let us know how it turns out! (I may want to try it someday too!

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  33. Do u if you can use frozen biscuits. I have tons in my freezer this would be something to use them on and it would get eaten.

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  36. This may have been answered already so I apologize…
    sounds like the most awesome Christmas morning breakfast! If I make this the night before, do I cook it then or let it sit overnight and cook it in the a.m.?

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    • Yes, you can put it together the night before. You will need to add about 15 to 20ish minutes to the cooking time since you’re cooking it cold. If you find the top getting too brown towards the end of the cooking time, cover the casserole with foil.

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  37. Why would you not make a gravy from the sausage dripping rather tha using a store bought mix? I haven’t made it yet and don’t usually comment til I do rather than just saying “this looks good, think I’ll try it, I want results.” But just wondering about store bought gravy versus homemade as per “traditional” biscuits and gravy.

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    • Many of us with full-time jobs, plus a house to keep up with, a bunch of kids and lots of visiting family don’t have time or the desire to make gravy from scratch. I linked to a packaged gravy that is pretty much the best I’ve tasted and probably better than anything I could make. Sounds like your homemade gravy is awesome and if that’s the case, you should definitely make it from scratch and come back and tell everyone all about it.

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  38. Made this for my fiance this morning and apparently it’s ‘possibly one of the best things I’ve ever made!’ I did make a few changes as I went though. Instead of using store bought gravy I made my own which is very quick and easy; 4 T butter melted on medium heat, 4 T flour mixed into the butter, 3 cups of milk whisked into the mixture and salt/pepper to taste. Took about 5 minutes to make.
    I didn’t have a 12 oz can of biscuits, I had 16 oz. I checked it after 35 min of baking and added another 7 minutes which worked fine.
    I also used 8 eggs instead of 6 but that’s because I accidentally dumped too much of the egg mix in one spot so it wasn’t even. It still turned out great! I will definitely make this again.

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  39. Jamie do you use can biscuits or frozen grands, there are several different kinds of grand biscuits in the can, so do you use flakey, buttermilk, southern, etc. sorry just want to get it right. ?

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    • You could probably use whichever you have on hand. I’m pretty sure we used buttermilk/original for these photos, but flakey would be good too!

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  40. Plan on making this Christmas morning but curious about the cutting of the biscuits… are they being cut into small pieces like chunks of biscuit? Or split through the middle as if you were getting ready to eat and put butter in the middle?

    Thanks!

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  41. Made this for Christmas breakfast this morning and it was a huge hit!! Absolutely love this recipe and will be making it often! Thanks! 🙂

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  42. I didn’t read thru the directions well enough so I didn’t cook the gravy. I just mixed and poured over. Has anyone ever done this with decent results? It’s baking now and I’m worried it will be a flop. I’ll let you know how it turns out if I don’t hear first.

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    • I have made this several times & have never cooked the gravy first, just mixed & poured. The gravy will cook as the casserole bakes. Great recipe!

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  44. I decided to make this Biscuits and Gravy casserole for Christmas Breakfast and it was a hit with my family. It was easy to throw everything together and put in the oven. I cooked my casserole for about 45 minutes and it was perfect. This meal definitely held us over until dinner was ready.

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  45. If I wanted to use an 8×8 pan for a smaller family, should I just plan to cut it in half? What about cooking time?

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  46. EXCELLENT! I have made many versions of this casserole and was disappointed every time. But this….THIS was incredible 🙂 Made it for out of town visitors on New Years morning. Made as written except used Campbell’s canned sausage gravy because I had it on hand. Thank you for sharing this!

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  47. I made this, followed recipe to the “T”, cooked it for 45min the eggs never cooked all the way an biscuits were still doughy! Won’t make again

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    • That should not have happened. You may need to check your oven temps/settings. It’s possible they are malfunctioning?

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  48. Great recipe. Made one Casserole tonight & gave another to a friend to bake in the morning. When making it the night before, did you assemble all the ingredients, cover & refrigerate?
    Thank you for an easy, delicious recipe!

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  50. Just had to tell you how much I enjoyed this recipe. It is perfect as written. This is my ALL TIME FAVORITE BREAKFAST! Thank you so much for sharing it!

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  51. HI! I live in a country that doesn’t sell premade biscuit dough, but I can make buttermilk biscuit dough from scratch. About how thick should I roll the biscuits out, or should I just put one big rectangle of dough across the bottom? Thanks!

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  52. I am confused. I don’t understand why people ask questions that you answered in the recipe. For example, how many eggs, do you pre cook the sausage, what size pan. How do you not lose your mind?

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    • I take it all with a “grain of salt” lol. Actually, I think possibly the older generation doesn’t read well on the internet and the internet has ruined the reading and comprehension of the younger generation. (I try to remember that when I’m answering something I’ve answered a few times before.) 😉

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  53. I have made this a dozen times at least over the past few years. It’s a winner. I was wondering if anyone has tried making it in a slow cooker? Wondering if it would work? Need to bring something to an office brunch, and it needs to be slow cooker Friendly..,

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    • I wouldn’t think it would work. I want tried a french toast casserole in the Crock-Pot I chopped up already cooked bread and poured the liquid ingredients over it and let it cook for 8 hours. It was the nastiest Mushiest mess ever! I know I have seen regular egg and sausage breakfast casserole without biscuits done in the crock pot you might look for something like that. Good luck

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      • I made this in the crockpot. I put the biscuits in last, and cooked for 4 hours or so on low. Probably different textures, but it tasted delicious and the biscuits were done.

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  54. Curious to hear if anyone has made this in a disposable foil pan. I plan on making this out at the racetrack and the easier the clean up, the better.

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  55. I made the biscuits & gravy casserole today – used an 8×8 sq pan & a 8” cake pan – – wanted to give one to my dad for father’s day. I have to say this is an awesome recipe – WOW- easy and delish!!! Will make this again and again!!! I know my dad will LOVE, LOVE this too!! When I buy breakfast sausage, I cook it up with chopped onions and then freeze it for quick breakfast add ins – – so my sausage had onions in it. I did not change anything else – it is super easy and good!! It also heats up well and again is still pretty awesome! Thank you for this recipe!!!

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  56. Hi, love this recipe- – why do we cook it 20 minutes longer to serve it the next day?

    Thanks!

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    • Because the ingredients are cold instead of warm. It just takes longer. Of course, you need to keep your eye on it as cooking times will vary based on many different reasons and you don’t want the top to burn before the inside cooks all the way through.
      Good luck,
      Jamie

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  57. Love this recipe. I’ve made it many times and every loves it. When your Dad tripled the recipe what size pan did he use and about how long did it take to bake? Thank you!

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  58. If I do it the night before should I let the gravy cool befor adding it to the pan? Because of the raw eggs getting warm then cooling down, I don’t want to make anyone sick. Thanks

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  59. Couldn’t find the gravy you recommended, so used a brown gravy. Hoping it tastes fabulous, experimenting on my family tomorrow ? Happy Thanksgiving

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  61. This is the best egg casserole recipe I’ve ever had! Made it this morning for my parents and it turned out delicious. I didn’t want to stop eating it! Thank you for the recipe!

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  62. Loved this recipe as did everyone in the family. Made it Xmas morning 2017! Very clear instructions. I made extra gravy but no one needed to add it day one…very moist! I did add onions to my sausage browning step as we are all adults and appreciated the savory flavor. I will save the extra gravy just in case the leftovers need it. Thanks!

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  63. Made this today and it was a HUGE hit. Husband accidentally bought crescent rolls instead of biscuits but it was very good. Other than the mishap, I made as directed and buttered the dish with country crock. Will definitely save the recipe and be making many times again. Thank you.

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      • I cut the biscuits into 1/4 and place them randomly in the bottom of pan.

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  64. This dish is amazing! I’ve made it several times. Your directions are clear and I appreciate that. This is a crowd pleaser for sure! Thank you for sharing.

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  65. My family loves this recipe. I double the gravy and put 3c on the casserole and leave one cup on the side. I also put half of a chopped onion in with the sausage.

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  68. I have company coming and would like to make this; however, without the eggs (i know sounds weird but they are allergic to eggs) Has anyone tried this without the egg?

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  69. This is an awesome recipe! Wondering if anyone has tried adding tater tots to the top of casserole when baking? Thanks!

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    • Just tried it but placed tator tots on top and baked for 45 minutes. Came out great! Even went so far as to double the gravy mixture and added 1lb of crumbled bacon to the gravy. It turned out awesome!!!

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  70. My family loves this recipe! It’s so quick and easy to throw together and it tastes great!

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  71. Made my own gravy, used turkey sausage, added cayenne pepper OMG delicious took it to work & it disappeared!

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  72. This was AMAZING! I followed everything to a T except I used Jimmy Dean fully cooked Original Pork Sauage crumbles and left out the cheese for our non-cheese loving kids. After all these years( I have 1 who’s going to be a Senior in college & 1 who’s going to be a Senior in HS) I still don’t get how they don’t like cheese!!! This was a huge hit with my boys and it was quick & so easy. Thanks for a great recipe!

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  74. Made several pans of this for our church brunch. Everyone loved it! Made them the night before and had perfect results. I have given this recipe to many of our members. Thanks Jamie for such incredible recipes!

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  75. It was delicious. The whole pan got eaten at my family brunch! I used country gravy, because I couldn’t find peppered gravy and it was perfect.

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  76. I’ve made this several times and it’s still a family favorite. More so during colder weather and around the holidays.

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  77. I had high hopes f9r this recipe. I started out with one hour baking time at 350. We tried to eat it, the dough was still raw. Put it back in the oven for 30 more minutes. Still raw in places! I cannot eat raw dough. I’m not sure what’s wrong with the baking time for this recipe.
    I didn’t refrigerate before baking. I followed the recipe exactly. I could not read the reviews before making it. I tried, but couldn’t get them to come up. I always read reviews before i make a new recipe. All it would let me do was post my own review. The ingredients and time were not well spent. Id love to know if anyone else had problems.

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    • Hmm, I’m not sure what happened. I usually cook mine for about 40 minutes. All I can recommend is make sure you don’t use too small of a pan because the deeper it is the slower it will cook and maybe check at your oven is heating properly.

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  78. I make this every year for the holidays. It is always devoured. I usually end up cooking for about 45 minutes.

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  80. Hi, I am really looking forward to making this recipe for a girls weekend trip! In the video it looks like you add cheese to the top of the casserole. The recipe only shows cheese in the middle. Do you add cheese both places! If so, is it still just the same amount of cheese divided in half! Thank you!

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  81. I increased the temp to 360 based on another person’s comments regarding biscuits not being cooked. Cooked for 45 min. Browned biscuits, perfectly done. My boyfriend had thirds. Good with some hot sauce added after cooking too.
    Very delish! Thx!

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    • Can you use milk instead of water when making the gravy? I accidentally did. I didn’t read the directions carefully enough and added milk instead of water. Gravy was a little thicker than usual. Hoping it will turn out!
      Thank you!

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  82. Excellent! I used the Pioneer “country sausage” packet and added two more eggs. Will make this again?

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  83. This is in the oven now. Incredibly easy directions and now that I’ve read the reviews I think I will experiment a bit the next time. Thank you!!

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  84. I have made this recipe several times and its a big hit with my family. If you have a little extra time , i actually prefer homemade biscuit dough over canned…its AWESOME!

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  85. This is delicious! I have made this recipe several times now. I typically make it on Sunday and freeze it. Then, I slice it up and put into Sandwich bags for breakfast for the week. Works beautifully.

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  88. How would you recommend reheating this in the oven once it is fully cooked (temp, time and cover or uncovered)? I want to cook this ahead of time and reheat in oven just to heat through. I have made this recipe before and it’s very good! I’m just nervous about reheating it in oven after it’s already been all cooked.

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    • I think you could, as I have put all different types of bread in egg casseroles and frittatas. The End result might make for a chewier casserole and the cook times might be shorter. If you try it let us know how it turns out.

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  90. Awesome recipe. I made a test batch before making and bringing it to a church brunch tomorrow. I thought it was going to need more egg, but I followed the recipe exactly. It was AMAZING! No need for anything different. Thanks so much. Delicious.

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