Day Before Casserole
Day Before Casserole is the ultimate make-ahead breakfast dish, perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunch gatherings. Featuring a savory blend of day-old bread, fluffy eggs, creamy milk, and rich heavy cream, this recipe is generously layered with crispy crumbled sausage, melty cheddar cheese, and a hint of aromatic herbs for a flavorful finish. Prepared the night before, the casserole allows the bread to soak up all the delicious flavors, making it wonderfully soft on the inside and golden-brown on top once baked. With minimal prep time and a crowd-pleasing result, this breakfast casserole is a stress-free way to feed a family or impress guests. Serve it with fresh fruit or a side salad for a well-rounded meal. Keywords: make-ahead breakfast casserole, overnight egg bake, sausage and cheese casserole, easy brunch recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups day-old bread
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter. Set aside.
Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and evenly spread the cubes in the greased baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and heavy cream until well blended.
Stir in the salt, black pepper, and dried parsley. Mix in the finely chopped onion.
Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the bread cubes in the baking dish.
Evenly distribute the cooked sausage over the top, followed by the remaining cheddar cheese.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, sausage, and cheese, making sure every piece of bread is soaked.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavor to develop and the bread to absorb the liquid.
The next morning, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the casserole, covered with the foil, for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
Allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.4 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 288 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 1853 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.2 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 38.0 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 580 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 459 mg | 10% | |
*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.
