{"id":43973,"date":"2020-05-18T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=43973"},"modified":"2021-10-06T19:28:56","modified_gmt":"2021-10-07T05:28:56","slug":"jimmy-dean-casserole-bites-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2020\/05\/18\/jimmy-dean-casserole-bites-review\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Jimmy Dean Casserole Bites"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Jimmy<\/p>\n

Finally, some innovation in the frozen breakfast aisle!<\/p>\n

Not since its Stuffed Hash Browns<\/a> have I’ve been excited for one of Jimmy Dean’s new launches. This time around, it is tackling breakfast casseroles and turning into them into heat-and-eat bites. Jimmy Dean’s Casserole Bites are available in three flavors \u2013 French Toast, Meat Lovers, and Sausage, Egg & Cheese.<\/p>\n

All three are bite-sized dollop concoctions, just a tad larger than a quarter. They have a breading base filled with a different combination of ingredients based on the flavor. Let’s dig in! <\/p>\n

French Toast<\/h3>\n

\"Jimmy<\/p>\n

First up is French toast, which is made with French toast, pork sausage, and scrambled eggs. This one is noticeably darker than the other two and has a potent maple flavor when you get up close to it. It’s definitely on the sweet side with maple syrup being the main taste, but cinnamon comes in intensely and the sausage bits were large and prevalent. When biting into one of those bits it offered a nice smoky, salty punch that counteracted all the sweetness. The eggs were the hardest to taste individually, but I don’t think I missed them. <\/p>\n

\"Jimmy<\/p>\n

As I was eating these, I kept thinking this thing tastes so familiar, what is it? Then it hit me like a late night hangover. Remember the Television Room in Willy Wonka where the items being transported shrunk? Well, imagine taking a McDonald’s Sausage McGriddle and it being put into a smaller form. BOOM! That is 100% exactly what these taste like. It is crazy how much I thought I was eating the remnants of one. If you are a McGriddles fan in any way, shape, or form, you will gobble these up. They are sweet and delicious.<\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/strong>\u00a0$5.99
\nPurchased at:<\/strong>\u00a0ShopRite
\nRating:<\/strong>\u00a09 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/strong>\u00a0(5 pieces – about 3 servings per container) – 220 calories, 12 grams of fat, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, 160 milligrams of cholesterol, 320 milligrams of sodium, 20 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 13 grams of sugar, and 8 grams of protein.<\/p>\n

Sausage, Egg and Cheese<\/h3>\n

\"Jimmy<\/p>\n

Next up is Sausage, Egg & Cheese containing scrambled eggs, pork sausage, cheese, and potatoes. Whereas the French Toast one was very sweet, this one is on the opposite side of the spectrum i.e. all kinds of savory. This one definitely has a lot more going on with the sausage, potato bits, and cheese, but they all work together.<\/p>\n

\"Jimmy<\/p>\n

Remember how in Willy Wonka each child got their own distinct moment to shine throughout the factory tour? The elements here mimic that as the sausage, potato, and cheese all come through at different times, offering a nice flavor profile.<\/p>\n

However, it is definitely sodium heavy, so it is a bit overpowering on the salt side of things. I also kind of wish Jimmy Dean went with more hash brown-style potatoes. A nice stringy component would have made things more texturally interesting to go along with the gobs of sausage and gobs of eggs. These are good, just a bit salty. <\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/strong>\u00a0$5.99
\nPurchased at:<\/strong>\u00a0Shoprite
\nRating:<\/strong>\u00a07 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/strong>\u00a0(5 pieces) – 190 calories, 15 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 180 milligrams of cholesterol, 580 milligrams of sodium, 4 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 1 gram of sugar, and 11 grams of protein.<\/p>\n

Meat Lovers<\/h3>\n

\"Jimmy<\/p>\n

Finally is Meat Lovers, which contains scrambled eggs, pork sausage, cheese, bacon, and potatoes. This one confuses me all around. When I think of “meat lovers,” it’s usually at least three meats, not just two, right? Also, when you have one sausage option, shouldn’t the other one be bacon? AAAHHH, so many questions!!! <\/p>\n

\"Jimmy<\/p>\n

Regardless of the confusion of this one and ironically, even though it contains more components, it ended up being the most one-note for me. Remember Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka, the spoiled brat who always wanted everything to revolve around her? Well here Veruca is the bacon as it is a strong flavor and one that usually takes over, which is exactly what is happening here. It’s also maybe because there were tiny bits of bacon rather than larger chunks.<\/p>\n

The potato and sausage pieces pretty much vanish into bacon oblivion. This one is again a bit salty, but it’s hard to argue with the meaty bacon flavor. Bacon aficionados, this one is definitely for you!<\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/strong>\u00a0$5.99
\nPurchased at:<\/strong>\u00a0Shoprite
\nRating:<\/strong>\u00a06 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/strong>\u00a0(5 pieces) – 200 calories, 15 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 185 milligrams of cholesterol, 560 milligrams of sodium, 5 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 1 gram of sugar, and 12 grams of protein.<\/p>\n

Other things<\/h3>\n
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  • I hope these do well so that Jimmy Dean could do a few Delights options. Healthier versions with some veggies would be divine!<\/li>\n
  • I wouldn’t recommend buying all three of these as the sausage and meat lover ones are so close in execution. Definitely get the French Toast one as is it a fantastic and flavorful sweet option. I still can’t believe how much it tastes like McGriddles. It’s unbelievable! To keep my theme going, maybe there is some Wonka magic involved?! If you grab a second, definitely go for the Sausage, Egg & Cheese unless bacon is your number one breakfast meat of choice. If that is the case, do the Meat Lovers. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Finally, some innovation in the frozen breakfast aisle! Not since its Stuffed Hash Browns have I’ve been excited for one of Jimmy Dean’s new launches. This time around, it is tackling breakfast casseroles and turning into them into heat-and-eat bites. 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