Description
Mornings come alive with this easy sausage and egg casserole that feeds a crowd without fuss. Hearty layers of sausage, eggs, and cheese bake into a satisfying breakfast that brings everyone to the table with smiles.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 pound sausage
- 6 large eggs
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Bread:
- 2 cups bread cubes
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- ½ cup chopped spinach
- ¼ cup diced onions
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. This ensures your casserole won’t stick.
- Brown 1 pound of sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat using a paper towel-lined plate.
- Crack 6 large eggs into a mixing bowl. Whisk them thoroughly with 1 cup milk, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika.
- Spread 2 cups of bread cubes across the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Distribute the cooked sausage evenly over the bread.
- Sprinkle ½ cup diced bell peppers, ½ cup chopped spinach, and ¼ cup diced onions across the sausage layer if you want extra vegetables.
- Scatter 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the vegetables and sausage.
- Pour the seasoned egg mixture slowly and evenly across the entire dish, making sure all ingredients get moistened.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until the center is completely set and the top turns golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Make sure to use day-old bread for better texture and absorption of the egg mixture.
- Swap out regular sausage for turkey sausage if looking for a leaner protein option.
- Chop vegetables finely to help them distribute evenly throughout the casserole.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes after baking to help it set and make slicing easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg