Description
This sausage and egg casserole easy breakfast idea is a comforting dish that can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning. It feeds a crowd and is loved by everyone, including picky eaters. The combination of savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese creates a delicious breakfast that can be customized with various ingredients.
Ingredients
1 pound Breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
8 Large eggs
1 cup Whole milk
4 cups Cubed bread (white, wheat, or sourdough)
2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Diced bell peppers
1/2 cup Diced onio
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 tablespoon Butter for greasing
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter
- Step 2: Brown the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain excess grease and set aside
- Step 3: Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl until well combined
- Step 4: Layer the cubed bread in the prepared baking dish
- Step 5: Sprinkle the cooked sausage over the bread, then add the diced bell peppers and onions
- Step 6: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top
- Step 7: Pour the egg mixture over all the layers and let it sit for 5 minutes
- Step 8: Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until the eggs are set and the top is golden brow
- Step 9: Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting
Notes
Use day-old bread for better absorption of the egg mixture.
Drain the sausage grease to avoid an oily casserole.
Let the casserole rest before baking for better texture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40-45 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 625 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg