Description
A hearty, make-ahead breakfast casserole featuring fluffy eggs, savory sausage, and melty cheese—perfect for feeding a crowd or prepping easy breakfasts for the week.
Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork, turkey, or chicken)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk or half‑and‑half
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups bread cubes (optional, for added bulk)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 cup sautéed onions, bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish.
- Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until combined.
- If using, spread bread cubes evenly in the baking dish. Top with cooked sausage and any sautéed veggies.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top, then sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Make it the night before: assemble, cover, refrigerate, and bake in the morning.
- Substitute hash browns or tater tots for bread for a different texture.
- Use hot sausage or add hot sauce/cayenne for a spicy kick.
- Omit bread for a low‑carb version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 260mg
