Cheese and Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Wake up to the ultimate morning comfort food with this mouthwatering Cheese and Sausage Breakfast Casserole! Packed with savory ground breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, melty cheddar cheese, and hearty cubes of French or sourdough bread, this casserole is a crowd-pleasing classic. A dash of garlic powder and green onion garnish add an extra punch of flavor, while a drizzle of melted butter creates a golden, crispy topping. Perfect for feeding a family or hosting a weekend brunch, this easy casserole can be prepped in just 15 minutes and baked to perfection in under an hour. Whether you're celebrating a holiday morning or craving a simple, hearty breakfast, this make-ahead-friendly dish will delight every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground breakfast sausage
- 10 Large eggs
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 cups Bread (French or sourdough), cubed
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
In a large skillet, cook the ground breakfast sausage over medium heat until fully browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until thoroughly combined.
Add the cubed bread to the egg mixture and stir gently to coat the bread evenly.
Layer half of the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle half of the cooked sausage and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the bread layer.
Repeat with the remaining bread mixture, followed by the sausage and cheddar cheese. This will create two layers.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the casserole for extra richness.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the middle and the top is golden brown.
Allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 324.0 g | 415% | |
| Saturated Fat | 138.4 g | 692% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2539 mg | 846% | |
| Sodium | 11670 mg | 507% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 351.3 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.8 g | ||
| Protein | 248.5 g | 497% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.6 mcg | 83% | |
| Calcium | 3062 mg | 236% | |
| Iron | 32.2 mg | 179% | |
| Potassium | 3522 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
