Description
Wake up to a hearty and satisfying savory breakfast sausage and cheese casserole—the perfect make-ahead morning meal for weekends, holidays, or brunch gatherings. Packed with protein-rich sausage, melty cheese, and fluffy eggs, this comforting casserole is a crowd-pleasing dish that’s easy to assemble and full of flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 cups cubed day-old bread
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spread the bread cubes evenly. Top with cooked sausage and shredded cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole. Press down slightly to soak the bread.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Can be prepped the night before and baked fresh in the morning.
- Substitute with different cheeses like Monterey Jack or pepper jack for variety.
- Great with diced bell peppers or mushrooms mixed in.
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
- Keywords: savory breakfast casserole, sausage and cheese casserole, make-ahead breakfast, brunch casserole, egg casserole
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- Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowls
- 9×13 inch baking dish
- Whisk
- Oven
- Nutrition (Per Serving)
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- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
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Nutrition
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
