Description
This hearty sausage and egg breakfast casserole combines savory browned sausage, fluffy baked eggs, and melty shredded cheddar cheese layered over bread cubes for a satisfying and comforting meal. Perfect as a make-ahead dish for brunches, holidays, or cozy weekend mornings, it delivers warm, savory flavors with easy preparation and versatile ingredient options.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 cups bread cubes (day-old preferred)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Optional Add-ins
- Diced bell peppers
- Green onions
- Spinach
- Hash browns
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until it’s well browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat to avoid greasiness.
- Layer Ingredients: Evenly spread the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish, then distribute the cooked sausage and shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the bread.
- Mix Egg Custard: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and smooth.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top turns lightly golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Assemble the casserole the night before, cover with foil or plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Bake fresh in the morning.
- For a Southern twist, substitute buttermilk biscuits for the bread cubes.
- Spice options: Add jalapeños, hot sauce, or pepper jack cheese for extra heat.
- Gluten-free adaptation: Use gluten-free bread or omit bread entirely and substitute hash browns for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
