Description
This Easy Sausage and Egg Casserole is a hearty and delicious breakfast dish packed with savory breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, melted cheddar cheese, and bread cubes. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or meal prepping ahead, it offers a comforting and flavorful start to your day.
Ingredients
Meat and Dairy
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Other Ingredients
- 4 cups bread cubes
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole later.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess grease to prevent a greasy casserole.
- Prepare Casserole Dish: Grease a casserole dish lightly to prevent sticking. Spread the bread cubes evenly across the bottom of the dish as a base layer.
- Assemble Layers: Evenly distribute the cooked sausage over the bread cubes, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the sausage layer.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until fully combined and smooth.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Carefully pour the egg mixture evenly over the assembled layers in the casserole dish, ensuring it covers the bread, sausage, and cheese.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the casserole is golden brown on top and fully set in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool slightly before slicing into portions and serving for a warm, delicious breakfast or brunch.
Notes
- Refrigerate the casserole overnight before baking for a convenient make-ahead breakfast option.
- Add diced peppers or onions to the casserole for extra flavor and texture.
- Store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
