Easter Brunch Casserole
Elevate your Easter celebration with this irresistible Easter Brunch Casserole, a savory showstopper that's both comforting and crowd-pleasing. This make-ahead masterpiece features layers of golden-browned breakfast sausage, fluffy cubed bread, and gooey sharp cheddar cheese, all soaked in a rich, flavorful custard of eggs, milk, and a hint of dry mustard for a subtle kick. Bright green onions add a fresh pop of color and flavor, while a drizzle of melted butter ensures a perfectly golden, crisp top. With just 20 minutes of prep and easy oven-baking, this dish is perfect for feeding a hungry holiday crowd—no stress required. Serve it alongside fresh fruit salad or roasted asparagus for the ultimate festive brunch spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 6 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter and set it aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula. Drain any excess grease and set the cooked sausage aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and dry mustard powder until fully combined.
Add the cubed bread to the greased baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
Sprinkle the cooked sausage over the bread cubes, followed by an even layer of shredded cheddar cheese.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top, pressing down gently with a spatula to ensure the bread soaks up the liquid.
Scatter the sliced green onions over the top for a fresh, savory kick, and drizzle the melted butter evenly over the casserole.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set in the middle.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7343 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 332.5 g | 426% | |
| Saturated Fat | 141.5 g | 708% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2127 mg | 709% | |
| Sodium | 13387 mg | 582% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 768.3 g | 279% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.6 g | 181% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.7 g | ||
| Protein | 316.0 g | 632% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.8 mcg | 74% | |
| Calcium | 3534 mg | 272% | |
| Iron | 62.3 mg | 346% | |
| Potassium | 4485 mg | 95% | |
*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.
