Biscuits and Gravy Egg Bake! YES! a casserole-style dish of fluffy eggs and cheddar baked up with little bites of tender flaky biscuit pieces, and buried under a blanket of creamy green chile sausage gravy.
Biscuits and Gravy Egg Bake
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This was SO GOOD! I have made biscuit and gravy for years and never thought to put green chiles in the gravy. I also put some in the egg mixture. We have fabulous green chilies here in Colorado that made this so good. Thanks!
Jennifer
Why I Love This Biscuits and Gravy Egg Bake
Holiday times mean big food times, and big food times mean WE START WITH BRUNCH.
My love for this biscuits and gravy egg bake is borderline over-the-top. There are zero things not to love about a casserole-style dish of fluffy eggs and cheddar baked up with little bites of tender flaky biscuit pieces poking out the top, and buried under a blanket of creamy, savory, mildly spicy green chile sausage gravy.
It is THE brunch dish of 2020 for me because:
- It’s really, really delicious.
- It’s so easy.
- It’s a crowd favorite.
- Each piece gets smothered in green chile gravy.
- Repeat: green chile gravy.
- And how about just a little more gravy.
Food is my ultimate favorite way to bring little joys into the everyday, and in this season, HOLY SMOKES we need those little joys! We need that biscuits and gravy egg bake. We need extra sausage gravy. Whisk the eggs, grate the cheese, pop the biscuit pieces in there, and let’s eat.
Easy biscuits and gravy egg bake brunch for the win.
How To Make Biscuits and Gravy Egg Bake
1
Prep Your Ingredients.
Brown your sausage, whisk your eggs, and make your gravy. A lot of this can even be prepped and made ahead!
2
Layer Your Casserole.
Here’s what happens: we just layer all the good things. Whisked eggs, biscuits, cheddar cheese, and green chile sausage gravy.
3
Bake In The Oven.
Bake for 35 minutes until the eggs are set!
4
Cover with gravy and serve.
More gravy on top for extra deliciousness! Done.
Common Questions About Biscuits and Gravy Egg Bake
Can this recipe be prepped in advance?
It sure can! The egg bake can be prepped completely in advance and stored in the refrigerator. We’d recommend bringing it to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
You can also prep just the gravy beforehand and store it in the fridge, and then bake it together with everything else. This would be my recommendation!
Can I make this vegetarian?
Yes! We’d suggest replacing the pork sausage with mushrooms.
How do I store leftovers?
You can store leftovers of the egg bake covered in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Is this spicy?
If you buy mild green chiles (instead of hot), then this is not spicy.
If you *are* looking for more of a kick, go for the hot green chiles!
My friend Sarah (of Sarah’s White Chicken Chili fame) told me about this recipe on Tasty a few years ago and I just finally got around to trying it! I changed up the layers a bit from their version, and I knew I had to make it a green chile gravy when I saw a local restaurant with biscuits and green chile gravy item on their takeout brunch menu, which is how we ended up at this delicious biscuits and green chile gravy egg bake point in our lives!
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Biscuits and Gravy Egg Bake
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6–8 generous servings 1x
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Biscuits and Gravy Egg Bake! YES! A casserole-style dish of fluffy eggs and cheddar baked up with little bites of tender flaky biscuit pieces, and buried under a blanket of creamy green chile sausage gravy.
Ingredients
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Green Chile Sausage Gravy
- 1 lb. breakfast pork sausage
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can green chiles
Egg Bake
- 8 eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12–ounce tube of buttermilk biscuits (about 6-8 biscuits), cut into small cubes
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Brown the sausage in a large cast iron skillet. Remove from pan. Drain off excess grease.
- Make the Gravy: Melt butter in the same cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour; stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Whisk in the milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, until a smooth gravy comes together. Add salt, diced green chiles, and sausage back to the gravy. Stir to combine.
- Whisk the Eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with milk and salt.
- Assemble the Egg Bake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place half of the biscuits over the bottom of a greased 9×13 pan. Pour eggs over top. Sprinkle with cheese and dollop with some of the gravy (but save some gravy for later). Arrange with remaining biscuits. Bake for 35 minutes, until eggs are set.
- Eat Up: Serve slices warm from the oven, with a scoop of that green chile sausage gravy over the top (thin it out with a little more milk so it’s semi-pourable, since it usually thickens as it cools). Brunch dreams realized.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: egg bake, biscuits and gravy egg bake, biscuits and gravy, holiday breakfast, holiday brunch
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December 7, 2020
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The sausage gravy recipes i use call for the flour to be incorporated into the sausage before slowly adding the milk.
Is there a particular reason you wait until the gravy is thickened to add the sausage and green chili?
PS, I can hardly believe I’ve never thought of adding green chilis to my gravy! Thanks for the tip!
No particular reason! I think we like the idea of starting out with a nice base of gravy, and then adding in the good stuff (eg, sausage and green chiles).
Not me, doing a rush instacart order so I can make this for dinner tonight! Looks amazing, can’t wait to taste it!!
Instacart is great for times like these! Enjoy!
This is the perfect answer to biscuits and gravy made easy! I love that it’s a “bake” with the eggs. Can’t wait to try this!
We hope you enjoy it, Carrie!
This looks so delicious! I made some biscuits a couple weeks ago and froze a bunch – would pre-baked biscuits work in this, do you think? Thanks for sharing all of the wonderful recipes!
Thanks Dana! It may work, but pre-baked biscuits might get a little dried out if baking for another 35 minutes.
Just made this last night. Picked up biscuits and turkey sausage at Target drive up…absolutely hits the spot! Makes plenty for lunch for the week too!
So happy to hear it! Thanks for the comment!
Is there any reason why you couldn’t just layer the biscuits by cutting in half rather than cubing?
Layering halved biscuits should work too!
Do the biscuits that are submerged in the eggs cook completely, or do they tend to be soggy?
Hi Wendy! The biscuits will cook completely. They won’t be soggy. We hope you enjoy the recipe!
that looks so delicious, curious about it’s taste.
This recipe is insane! And I mean that in the best possible way. Not in a million years would I have come up with this idea on my own, but wow does it look amazing!
Insane delish. Simple with lots of flavor. I added a little adobo and cayenne pepper. This is really really a great recipe. LUV
I noticed the biscuits in the picture (and what they sell at Aldi) are 16oz, not 12. Is it actually a 16 oz tube that you use in the recipe or do you not use all the biscuits?
looks amazing, I want to make this for my family for Christmas morning — can you sub mushrooms to make the gravy vegetarian? thank you!
We haven’t tried this recipe with mushrooms, but we think it will work! If you give it a try, we’d love to hear back!
I made these this morning for Sunday breakfast. Absolutely perfect with plenty of left overs to start off the week! Love the chilies in the gravy. We loved the gravy so much that next time I may double the gravy!
So glad you enjoyed it, Joy!
What a fantastic recipe! Love the chilis in the gravy. Can’t wait for COVID-19 to be over so I can make this for my friends and neighbors.
We hope you enjoy it, Julie!
This looks so delicious! I made some biscuits a few weeks ago and froze leftovers – do you think that could work in this recipe or does it need to be uncooked biscuits? Thanks so much for all the wonderful recipes!
We made this but it came out soupy – I think I may have put too much gravy in the dish?! How much do you mean by dollop with “some”? 1/4 of the gravy? Less than half? We will try again!
Sorry to hear that it came out soupy! We’d estimate that we use 1/2 to 3/4 cup of gravy for the dollops.
We tried again and it turned out perfectly!! Big hit!
Glad to hear that, Britta!
wow, that’s looks so delicious and tasty.
Is there a particular reason you wait until the gravy is thickened to add the sausage and green chili?
This was the first recipe I’ve tried that I didn’t like… And it’s all because of the processed biscuits. I generally make everything I can from scratch but decided to give this a try. A good reminder that I’ll never buy biscuits like this again. It surprised me that they were used actually, as generally all your recipes are from scratch!
Thanks so much for the feedback, Emily!
This was SO GOOD! I have made biscuit and gravy for years and never thought to put green chiles in the gravy. I also put some in the egg mixture. We have fabulous green chilies here in Colorado that made this so good. Thanks!
Awesome, Jennifer! So glad you enjoyed the recipe!
What a fantastic recipe! looks so delicious.
So delicious! I loved the gravy with the green chiles. I added a little cayenne for a little extra heat as well. I’ll definitely make this again.
So happy to hear it, Kelsey!
Easy and tasty! Great for kids, not too fancy so perfect to pop in the oven while opening gifts Christmas morning. It was still soupy in the middle after 35 mins, so I extended the cooking time. Probably by 20 mins? But may be due to the pan I used (smaller). I think next time I make it I will use pimentos in the gravy in place of green chilies.
I completely agree with the opinion expressed. The dish mentioned seems to be a convenient and delicious option, particularly suitable for kids. The idea of preparing it in the oven while enjoying Christmas morning and opening gifts is both practical and enjoyable. It’s understandable that the cooking time may vary depending on the size of the pan used, and the decision to extend the cooking time by approximately 20 minutes was a wise choice to ensure the dish was properly cooked. The suggestion to use pimentos in the gravy instead of green chilies for the next preparation sounds intriguing and could add a unique twist to the flavor profile. Overall, this feedback highlights the flexibility of the recipe and the personal adjustments that can be made to tailor it to individual preferences.
This was fast and excellent for Christmas morning! I halved it and made it exactly as recipe says. Delicious! Thank you! I used organic Immaculate Baking CO biscuits and those were perfect for it.
So glad you enjoyed it, Kara!
I love Aldi too! One question, do you think it would work with ham instead of sausage?
That should work!
We made this for Christmas morning and it did not disappoint! The green chili sausage gravy was so delicious and I could eat that on just about anything.
So happy to hear that, Nora! Thanks for the comment!
So yummy! It was a hit with everyone at my house. It will be added into our must-repeat Sunday brunch recipe list.
Happy to hear it was a hit, Virginia!