Country Sausage Casserole
Savor the hearty comfort of a classic Country Sausage Casserole, a one-dish breakfast or brunch favorite that’s loaded with flavor and simple to make. Packed with savory ground breakfast sausage, gooey cheddar cheese, and fluffy cubes of day-old bread, this casserole combines wholesome ingredients in every satisfying bite. An effortless egg-milk mixture ties it all together, while a touch of green onions adds a pop of freshness. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this make-ahead dish comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Ideal for holiday mornings, lazy weekends, or potluck gatherings, this warm and cheesy casserole is sure to become a family staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing the dish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
In the prepared baking dish, spread the cubed bread evenly across the bottom.
Sprinkle the cooked sausage over the bread cubes, followed by 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese. Reserve the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese for later.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage, bread, and cheese layers, ensuring all the bread is soaked in the liquid.
Sprinkle the green onions over the top for added flavor and freshness.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top, and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is golden brown.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Slice into portions and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5715 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 293.3 g | 376% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.3 g | 612% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1730 mg | 577% | |
| Sodium | 13122 mg | 571% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 513.4 g | 187% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.3 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.9 g | ||
| Protein | 254.9 g | 510% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.0 mcg | 45% | |
| Calcium | 2921 mg | 225% | |
| Iron | 42.2 mg | 234% | |
| Potassium | 3389 mg | 72% | |
*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.
