Description
This Sausage Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for a family breakfast or brunch. It features browned breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, milk, and cheddar cheese baked together with cubed day-old bread to create a deliciously savory casserole with a golden top and a custard-like center.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Other
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups cubed day-old bread
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until fully combined.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the cubed day-old bread evenly across the bottom.
- Layer Sausage and Cheese: Top the bread with the cooked sausage, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture over the layers, pressing gently to ensure the bread is fully soaked.
- Bake Covered: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped chives if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Using day-old bread helps absorb the egg mixture better and prevents sogginess.
- You can substitute whole milk with 2% or skim milk for a lighter version.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Make sure the casserole is fully set in the middle before removing from the oven to avoid undercooked eggs.
- Garnishing with fresh chives adds a mild onion flavor and bright color.
