Description
Southern comfort meets breakfast bliss with Paula Deen Breakfast Casserole, a hearty morning treat that brings family together around the table. Layers of eggs, sausage, and cheese create a satisfying dish your loved ones will devour with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb ground maple pork sausage
- 8 large eggs
Main Components:
- 6 slices white bread
- 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Generously coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Brown 1 lb ground maple pork sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until completely crumbly. Drain excess fat thoroughly.
- Trim crusts from 6 white bread slices and slice each piece in half. Create an even layer of bread at the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
- Distribute the cooked sausage evenly across the bread layer, then sprinkle 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese over the entire surface.
- Whisk 8 large eggs, 2 cups whole milk, 1 tsp dry mustard, ½ tsp black pepper, and ¼ tsp salt in a large mixing bowl until completely combined.
- Pour the egg mixture carefully over the cheese, ensuring complete and uniform coverage of the casserole.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours, preferably overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it rest at room temperature while preheating your oven to 350°F.
- Uncover the casserole and bake for 40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top that indicates perfect doneness.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps it set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Prep the bread slices the night before to save time in the morning and ensure they absorb the egg mixture perfectly.
- Experiment with different sausage types like spicy Italian or turkey sausage to customize the flavor profile of your casserole.
- For a lower-carb version, swap out bread for cauliflower or zucchini slices and reduce the cheese quantity.
- Make sure to drain the sausage thoroughly to prevent excess grease from making the casserole soggy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 467 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 225 mg