Description
Sausage Spinach Breakfast Casserole brings hearty morning comfort straight to your table with layers of savory goodness. Packed with protein and flavor, this easy dish delivers a satisfying breakfast that feeds a crowd without complicated prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Vegetables and Bread:
- 4 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 4 cups cubed bread
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Grab 4 cups of day-old bread and cut into 1-inch cubes, ensuring consistent sizing for even cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook 1 pound of breakfast sausage for 8-10 minutes, crumbling until completely browned.
- Transfer cooked sausage to a paper towel-lined plate and drain excess grease from the skillet.
- Add 4 cups chopped spinach to the same skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until completely wilted and moisture evaporates.
- Crack 8 large eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk thoroughly with 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper until smooth and fully combined.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray and create a base layer using half the bread cubes.
- Distribute cooked sausage and spinach evenly over the bread cubes, then sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese across the layer.
- Add remaining bread cubes as the next layer and cover with another cup of shredded cheese.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture over the entire casserole, ensuring even distribution and complete coverage.
- Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the center becomes firm and set.
Notes
- Prep ingredients the night before to save time in the morning and let flavors meld together.
- Use day-old bread for better texture and absorption of egg mixture, preventing soggy results.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, gruyere, or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles.
- For a low-carb version, replace bread cubes with cauliflower florets or sliced zucchini to reduce carbohydrate content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg