Description
A warm, hearty, and easy sausage and egg casserole made with breakfast sausage, eggs, bread, milk, and cheddar cheese. It is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a simple dinner, and it comes together quickly in one baking dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 4 cups cubed bread (about 5–6 slices)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks, until fully browned. Drain any excess grease.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
- Spread the cubed bread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Layer the cooked sausage over the bread, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread, sausage, and cheese, making sure the bread is evenly soaked.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is lightly golden.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can assemble the casserole the night before, cover it, and refrigerate it until ready to bake.
- Slightly stale bread works best because it absorbs the egg mixture more effectively.
- Add diced bell peppers or onions for extra flavor and texture.
- You can swap cheddar for mozzarella, pepper jack, or another favorite cheese.
- Turkey sausage can be used for a lighter variation.
- For a richer casserole, replace part of the milk with cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 1–2 minutes, or warm larger portions in the oven at 160°C (320°F) until heated through.
- This casserole can be frozen after baking and reheated after thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 527
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 813mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 224mg
