Description
Crack breakfast casserole delivers pure morning magic straight from your kitchen, blending cheesy eggs and crispy bacon in a comforting one-pan wonder. Weekends become deliciously effortless when this crowd-pleasing dish slides onto your breakfast table, ready to satisfy hungry family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Carbohydrates:
- 4 cups cubed bread
- 2 cups milk
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat your oven to a steady 350F, preparing a welcoming space for the casserole to transform.
- Sizzle 1 pound of breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbly bits until perfectly browned. Drain away any excess fat.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and whisk 6 eggs with 2 cups milk, blending in 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder until smooth and well-combined.
- Fold 4 cups of cubed bread, the cooked sausage, and 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese into your egg mixture, stirring gently to ensure every morsel gets coated.
- Transfer the entire mixture into a generously greased baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a perfect breakfast canvas.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and a firm, set center that signals breakfast perfection.
- Allow the casserole to rest and settle for 5 minutes, letting the flavors meld before cutting and serving your delicious morning creation.
Notes
- Choose day-old bread for better texture and absorption of egg mixture.
- Make sure to drain sausage thoroughly to prevent a greasy casserole.
- For a lighter version, swap whole milk with skim milk and use turkey sausage instead of pork.
- Prep this casserole the night before and refrigerate, then bake in the morning for an easy breakfast solution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg