Description
A hearty and comforting breakfast casserole packed with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, melted cheddar cheese, and cubed bread. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weekend brunches, holiday gatherings, or feeding a crowd with minimal prep time.
Ingredients
Meat and Dairy
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1½ cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Other Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed bread
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat carefully.
- Assemble base layer: Spread the cubed bread evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer that will absorb the egg mixture.
- Add sausage and cheese: Evenly distribute the cooked sausage over the bread cubes. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese uniformly over the sausage layer.
- Mix egg custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Combine and soak: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, sausage, and cheese layers in the baking dish, ensuring the bread is saturated with the custard.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the egg is fully set and the top is a golden brown color.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle chopped green onions on top before serving to add a fresh, mild onion flavor and color.
Notes
- For convenience, assemble the casserole the night before, cover, and refrigerate overnight to save time in the morning.
- Add diced bell peppers or mushrooms to the sausage layer for extra vegetables and added flavor.
- Use gluten-free bread to make the casserole gluten-free.
- Make sure to drain excess fat from the sausage to keep the casserole from becoming greasy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
