Description
Sausage egg breakfast casserole layers savory pork, fluffy eggs, cheese, and golden bread cubes in one pan. It’s the easiest way to feed a crowd at brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 12 eggs
- 1 pound sausage, cooked and crumbled
Vegetables:
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grab a spacious mixing vessel and crack 12 large eggs into it, whisking them energetically with 1 cup of whole milk until they transform into a smooth, pale yellow liquid.
- Fold in 2 cups of shredded cheese, 1 pound of pre-cooked and crumbled sausage, 1 diced bell pepper, 1 diced onion, and 1 cup of chopped tomatoes, stirring gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Season your mixture with a pinch of salt and a sprinkle of pepper, tasting and adjusting the seasoning to your preference.
- Thoroughly coat a large baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Transfer the entire egg mixture into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to spread it uniformly.
- Position the dish in an oven preheated to 350°F and bake for precisely 32-35 minutes, checking that the center has set and the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 4-5 minutes, which helps the eggs stabilize and makes serving easier.
- Slice into hearty squares and serve warm, directly from the baking dish.
Notes
- Whisking eggs and milk thoroughly helps create a smooth, consistent texture for your breakfast casserole.
- Choosing fresh, high-quality sausage and vegetables will boost the overall flavor of the dish.
- For a vegetarian version, swap sausage with mushrooms or plant-based protein crumbles to keep the protein content high.
- Letting the casserole rest for a few minutes after baking allows it to set and makes cutting and serving easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 275 mg