Description
Sausage and Egg Casserole brings weekend breakfast dreams to life with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Your family will devour this hearty morning meal straight from the oven, packed with savory sausage and fluffy eggs.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1 pound sausage
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
Bread and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 cups bread cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a steady 350F and grab a 9×13-inch baking dish for your casserole adventure.
- Grab a skillet and crumble 1 pound of sausage, cooking over medium heat until the meat turns beautifully golden brown and loses its pink color.
- Whisk 6 eggs with 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl until the mixture looks smooth and well-combined.
- Spread 4 cups of bread cubes across the bottom of your greased baking dish, creating an even foundation for your casserole.
- Sprinkle the crispy cooked sausage over the bread cubes, making sure to distribute the meat evenly.
- Shower 2 cups of shredded cheese across the sausage layer, ensuring every bite will have delicious cheesy goodness.
- Gently pour the egg mixture over the layers, letting it seep between the bread, sausage, and cheese.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden top and a set center that jiggles just slightly when nudged.
Notes
- A day-old bread works best for this casserole, as it absorbs the egg mixture without getting soggy.
- Swap out pork sausage for turkey or chicken sausage if you prefer a leaner protein option.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular bread with gluten-free bread cubes or hash browns.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to help it set and make slicing easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg