Description
This Sausage Breakfast Casserole is a hearty, protein-packed breakfast that’s perfect for a quick breakfast, easy brunch, or make-ahead morning meal. Fluffy eggs, savory sausage, melty cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and tender bread cubes bake together into one comforting dish that’s ideal for breakfast ideas, holiday gatherings, meal prep, or even simple food ideas for busy weekdays. It’s an easy recipe that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 pound breakfast sausage
8 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
6 cups day-old bread cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 pound breakfast sausage until fully browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess grease.
3. Spread 6 cups bread cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish.
4. Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the bread cubes.
5. Add 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sausage layer.
6. In a large bowl, whisk together 8 large eggs, 2 cups whole milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
7. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole, making sure all bread is coated.
8. Let the casserole rest for 20 minutes (or cover and refrigerate overnight).
9. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
10. Cool for 10 minutes, garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, slice into 8 portions, and serve.
Notes
Allowing the casserole to rest before baking ensures the bread fully absorbs the egg mixture, preventing a soggy or watery texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 235mg
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