Egg and Sausage Casserole
Wake up to the ultimate comfort food with this warm and hearty Egg and Sausage Casserole! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any morning gathering, this crowd-pleaser combines savory ground breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, and creamy whole milk with layers of gooey cheddar cheese and cubes of day-old bread. Flavored with a touch of garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, every bite is bursting with rich, wholesome goodness. Optional green onions add a pop of color and freshness, while the golden-baked top provides irresistible texture. This easy-to-make casserole, which can be prepped in just 15 minutes, is baked to perfection in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for feeding a houseful of guests or meal-prepping for the week. Serve it warm with a side of fresh fruit or a drizzle of hot sauce for a complete and satisfying meal. Perfect for those seeking quick breakfast casserole recipes or egg and sausage breakfast ideas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 10 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 cup green onions, sliced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Break it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
Add the cubed bread to the greased baking dish in an even layer. Top with the cooked sausage and 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, reserving the remaining 0.5 cup for later.
Pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the bread, sausage, and cheese. Gently press down with the back of a spoon to ensure the bread soaks up the liquid.
Sprinkle the reserved 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top, along with the optional sliced green onions if desired.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 338.5 g | 434% | |
| Saturated Fat | 137.7 g | 688% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2510 mg | 837% | |
| Sodium | 15970 mg | 694% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 764.1 g | 278% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.4 g | 173% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.3 g | ||
| Protein | 335.4 g | 671% | |
| Vitamin D | 15.8 mcg | 79% | |
| Calcium | 3624 mg | 279% | |
| Iron | 61.2 mg | 340% | |
| Potassium | 4566 mg | 97% | |
*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.
