Kentucky Breakfast Casserole
Start your morning with the irresistible flavors of the Kentucky Breakfast Casserole, a hearty and comforting dish perfect for feeding a crowd. This savory breakfast bake combines layers of golden, pre-baked biscuits, perfectly seasoned breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, and melty cheddar cheese, all brought together with a touch of green onion for freshness. Baked to perfection in just under an hour, this easy casserole is ideal for weekend brunches or holiday mornings. For a true Kentucky twist, drizzle on the optional bourbon glaze—a luscious blend of bourbon, maple syrup, and brown sugar—for a sweet-savory kick that will leave everyone coming back for seconds. With minimal prep time and a satisfying combination of textures and flavors, this dish is your go-to solution for a stress-free, flavor-packed breakfast feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Breakfast sausage
- 8 pieces Large eggs
- 1.5 cups Whole milk
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 6 pieces Biscuits (store-bought or homemade), pre-baked
- 2 tbsp Green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp Butter, unsalted
- Optional Bourbon glaze (bourbon, maple syrup, and brown sugar)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess grease and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Cut the pre-baked biscuits into bite-sized pieces and layer them evenly in the greased casserole dish.
Spread the cooked sausage evenly over the biscuit pieces.
Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage layer, reserving 1/2 cup for the topping.
Pour the egg mixture over the other ingredients in the casserole dish, making sure it’s evenly distributed.
Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.
Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
Optional: While the casserole is baking, prepare a bourbon glaze by simmering 2 tablespoons of bourbon, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar in a small saucepan for 5 minutes.
Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle the optional bourbon glaze on top for an extra Kentucky-inspired touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
795 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.9 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 351 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 1891 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 408 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 422 mg | 9% | |
*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.
