Sausage and Egg Casserole
Wake up to the ultimate breakfast comfort food with this hearty Sausage and Egg Casserole! Packed with savory breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, creamy whole milk, and melty cheddar cheese, this dish is layered over cubes of day-old bread for a perfect blend of textures. A touch of garlic powder, dry mustard, and optional green onions add a flavorful twist, making each bite irresistible. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this make-ahead casserole is baked to golden perfection and ready in just over an hour. Ideal for holidays, brunches, or lazy weekend mornings, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees a warm, satisfying start to your day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 4 cups day-old bread (cubed)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
- 0.25 cup green onions (optional, chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked through. Break the sausage into crumbles as it cooks, then drain any excess grease and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dry mustard powder until well combined.
Spread the cubed bread evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the bread layer, followed by 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (reserve the remaining 1/2 cup for later).
Pour the egg mixture over the sausage, bread, and cheese mixture, ensuring that the liquid covers the bread cubes completely.
If using, sprinkle the chopped green onions over the top for added flavor and color.
Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is set in the center.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4668 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 291.6 g | 374% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.8 g | 639% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2099 mg | 700% | |
| Sodium | 11036 mg | 480% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 291.9 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.6 g | ||
| Protein | 217.8 g | 436% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.5 mcg | 68% | |
| Calcium | 2872 mg | 221% | |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 2685 mg | 57% | |
*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.
