Jimmy Dean Breakfast Casserole
Wake up to comfort food bliss with this hearty Jimmy Dean Breakfast Casserole, a savory crowd-pleaser perfect for busy mornings, holiday brunches, or meal prep. Featuring the rich flavor of Jimmy Dean sausage, creamy eggs, and melty sharp cheddar cheese layered over cubes of day-old bread, this casserole is a symphony of texture and taste. With just 15 minutes of prep and a bake time of 40 minutes, this make-ahead-friendly dish delivers golden, cheesy perfection with minimal effort. Optional green onions add a pop of color and freshness, while customizable sausage flavors let you make it your own. Serve this delicious breakfast casserole as-is or pair with fresh fruit for a balanced, satisfying meal. Perfect for feeding a family or hosting a crowd, this recipe is sure to become a morning favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Jimmy Dean sausage (pork, turkey, or your choice of flavor)
- 6 pieces Large eggs
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 6 slices Day-old bread (cubed, preferably white or sourdough)
- 0.25 cup Green onions, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Butter or cooking spray for greasing the dish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray and set it aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the Jimmy Dean sausage until it is fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula. Drain excess grease and set the sausage aside to cool slightly.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Layer the cubed bread evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cooked sausage over the bread layer, spreading it out evenly.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and sausage layers, ensuring all the bread cubes are soaked. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
If desired, add a sprinkle of chopped green onions for extra flavor and color.
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 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is cooked through (a knife inserted in the center should come out clean).
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Slice into portions and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 256.8 g | 329% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.3 g | 592% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1698 mg | 566% | |
| Sodium | 8535 mg | 371% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.3 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 g | ||
| Protein | 174.0 g | 348% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.8 mcg | 64% | |
| Calcium | 2596 mg | 200% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2335 mg | 50% | |
*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.
