Church Breakfast Casserole
Perfect for feeding a crowd, this Church Breakfast Casserole is a hearty, make-ahead dish that’s a guaranteed hit at potlucks, holiday mornings, or any gathering. Loaded with savory breakfast sausage, fluffy cubes of white or sourdough bread, and melty cheddar cheese, it’s all tied together with a rich, custard-like egg mixture infused with a hint of Dijon mustard for added depth. Ready in just over an hour with minimal prep, this recipe lets you assemble the casserole the night before, making it a stress-free option for busy mornings. Baked to golden perfection and customizable with optional green onions for a fresh pop of flavor, this satisfying breakfast casserole is as comforting as it is delicious. Family-friendly, easy to prepare, and perfect for sharing—what’s not to love?
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground breakfast sausage
- 6 slices White or sourdough bread
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 pieces Large eggs
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Green onions (optional, sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Butter (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
Cut the bread slices into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly in the greased baking dish.
Evenly distribute the cooked sausage over the bread cubes. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Add the optional sliced green onions if desired.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, sausage, and cheese, ensuring that all the bread is saturated.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or overnight if preparing ahead of time.
Bake the covered casserole in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set in the center.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Slice into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3937 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 271.8 g | 348% | |
| Saturated Fat | 111.3 g | 556% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2063 mg | 688% | |
| Sodium | 8821 mg | 384% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.3 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.8 g | ||
| Protein | 187.2 g | 374% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.5 mcg | 68% | |
| Calcium | 2584 mg | 199% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 2768 mg | 59% | |
*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.
