Description
Start your day with a warm and comforting Easy Sausage Breakfast Casserole, featuring layers of fluffy eggs, savory sausage, and melted cheese. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, this delicious dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked to perfection, ensuring everyone at the table leaves satisfied. Customize it with your favorite veggies or spices for a personal touch that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your choice)
- 4 cups day-old bread cubes (French bread or sourdough)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional: herbs like parsley or chives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until frothy.
- Layer bread cubes in the baking dish, followed by cooked sausage and shredded cheese. Pour egg mixture over everything.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set in the middle. Allow cooling slightly before slicing.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like additional cheese or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg