Description
Easy sausage and egg casserole recipe A perfect makeahead breakfast hack for busy mornings Simply prep bake for a delicious morning meal Breakfast Hack
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 slices bread, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions or bell peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×13 inch baking dish with a little butter or non-stick spray.
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage (and onions/peppers if using) until the sausage is browned and cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.
- Whisk the Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, dry mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until it’s perfectly smooth and combined.
- Layer it Up: Spread the cubed bread evenly in the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cooked sausage (and veggies) over the bread. Top with 1 cup of the cheddar cheese and all of the Parmesan cheese. Slowly pour the egg mixture over everything, pressing down gently to make sure every bit of bread gets soaked.
- Bake to Perfection: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese on top. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the center is fully set and the top is a beautiful golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole stand for about 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares. This helps it set up perfectly for serving.
Notes
A hearty and comforting breakfast casserole with savory sausage, creamy eggs, and melty cheese. Perfect for busy mornings, weekend brunches, and feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Fat: 32 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g