Description
This Tasty Sausage Breakfast Casserole is a savory and hearty dish perfect for a family brunch or a weekend breakfast. Featuring browned breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, and day-old bread cubes soaked in a seasoned egg mixture, baked to golden perfection. It’s easy to prepare, comforting, and sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
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 the 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, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until the mixture is fully combined.
- Grease Baking Dish and Layer Bread: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread the cubed day-old bread evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Add Sausage and Cheese: Top the bread cubes with the cooked sausage, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Pour the prepared egg mixture over the layers, pressing gently to ensure all the bread cubes are fully soaked with the mixture.
- Preheat and Cover: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to help the casserole cook evenly and retain moisture.
- Bake Covered: Bake the casserole covered for 30 minutes, allowing the eggs and bread to cook through and meld together.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is fully set.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish with chopped chives. Serve the casserole warm for a delicious breakfast.
Notes
- Use day-old bread to absorb the egg mixture better and prevent sogginess.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese such as Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
- You can prepare the casserole the night before; assemble it and refrigerate overnight before baking.
- For a lower-fat option, use turkey sausage and low-fat milk.
- Chopped vegetables like bell peppers or onions can be added for extra flavor and nutrition.
