Description
This Cheesy Sausage & Egg Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for starting your day. Featuring browned breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, creamy milk, diced bread, and melted cheddar cheese, it’s baked to golden perfection and serves as a crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups diced bread
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole evenly.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until it is browned thoroughly. Drain any excess fat to prevent greasiness in the casserole.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well blended.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked sausage, diced bread, and shredded cheddar cheese to the egg mixture. Stir everything gently to combine evenly.
- Assemble & Bake: Pour the combined mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool & Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving to allow it to set properly and make serving easier.
Notes
- You can use any type of diced bread you prefer, such as white, whole wheat, or sourdough.
- For a lower fat option, consider using turkey sausage or a leaner sausage variety.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Adding chopped vegetables like bell peppers or spinach can enhance flavor and nutrition.
- If you want a crispier top, broil the casserole for the last 2-3 minutes of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
