Country Breakfast Casserole

To me, this casserole includes everything that's good about breakfast. I modified my recipe from one of the variations I've tried in the past which used crescent rolls instead of biscuit mix. Granted, the crescent rolls are easier - just roll and bake. However, I think that the biscuits hold up better with all the ingredients I like to include.

Here is what you will need:

• 2 packages of biscuit mix
• 1 package of white country gravy mix
• 6 eggs
• 1/2 pound sausage
• 1/2 pound bacon
• 1 cup grated cheese (or more)
• milk
• water
• non-stick cooking spray
• cooking dish (I use a ceramic lasagna dish)

Keep in mind, I didn't say that this dish was healthy, just that it includes everything that's good about a country breakfast.

I am not usually concerned with what brand of ingredients I buy, but I HIGHLY recommend a spicy sausage! Between that, the peppered gravy and the bacon, you don't have to season with anything else. I also LOVE cheddar cheese. For me, the sharper the better! Cabot Extra Sharp is the sharpest I can find in my town, so that is what I like to use - but any will work.

Directions:

1. Heat the oven and follow package directions for mixing the biscuits (I left out the butter). Once both packages have been prepared, spray your dish with the non-stick spray and spread biscuit dough in bottom of dish. Bake according to package directions.
2. While baking, prepare gravy according to package directions. Set aside.
3. Brown the sausage and drain on a paper towel. I don't wipe out the skillet afterwards. Most of the grease is poured onto the paper towel, but the little that is left keeps the eggs from sticking. It gives the eggs a little flavor as well.
4. In a bowl, scramble the eggs. Pour them into the skillet and cook. When done, set aside. I would recommend putting them on a plate so they stop cooking instead of leaving them in the skillet.
5. Cook the bacon. I like to use the Makin' Bacon (www.makinbacon.com) microwave cooker. It keeps the bacon out of the grease while cooking. Plus, I get to support a young inventer. At least she was young when she invented the tool back in the 90's - only 8 years old.
6. When the biscuit is finished cooking, take the dish out of the oven. Spread the gravy on top, then crumble and sprinle the sausage, eggs, bacon and cheese on top. Return the dish to the oven for about 10 minutes or so in order to melt the cheese. I like to do this under the broiler so the cheese browns just a tad as well.

Seriously, does this not sound and look absolutely delish?!? It also freezes really well. You can make one this size, or 4 or so smaller ones and freeze them without the bacon and cheese. When you're ready to cook it, thaw it in the fridge overnight and add the bacon and cheese in the morning. It might need to cook a little longer to warm it all the way through, but you'll have a fresh country breakfast! (It would probably be fine to freeze it with the bacon and cheese on top too, but I like my bacon crispy. It doesn't seem to be as crisp if it's been frozen. At least not to me.)

ENJOY!!

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