Description
Hearty Breakfast Casserole delivers pure morning comfort straight from your kitchen. Packed with eggs, cheese, and savory sausage, this dish brings warmth and satisfaction to your breakfast table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups bread cubes
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Crumble 1 lb of breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned. Drain the excess fat and set the meat aside.
- Slice 6 cups of bread into small, uniform cubes. Spread the pieces evenly across the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Whisk 8 large eggs with 2 cups milk, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp ground mustard, and 1 tsp onion powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, gently pressing down to help the liquid absorb completely into the bread.
- Distribute the cooked sausage crumbles evenly across the bread layer.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the entire surface of the casserole.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight for enhanced flavor (this step is optional but recommended).
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Bake the casserole uncovered for 45-50 minutes, until the center is set and the top turns golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into servings. This helps the dish set and makes for cleaner slices.
Notes
- Bread selection matters most, so use slightly stale or day-old bread for better absorption and texture.
- Drain sausage thoroughly to prevent excess grease from making the casserole soggy.
- Vegetarian options work great by replacing sausage with sautéed bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach for similar bulk and flavor.
- Prepare this casserole the night before for a stress-free morning, as the bread needs time to soak up the egg mixture for maximum deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg