Sausage and Peach Breakfast Casserole
Wake up to the irresistible blend of sweet and savory flavors with this Sausage and Peach Breakfast Casserole! Perfect for family breakfasts or weekend brunches, this dish combines the hearty richness of seasoned ground sausage with the juicy sweetness of ripe peaches, all layered over a base of soft, day-old bread cubes. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and a luxuriously creamy egg custard infused with maple syrup and cinnamon, every bite offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Simple to prepare and baked to golden perfection, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser that can be served as-is or finished with a drizzle of maple syrup for an extra touch of sweetness. Ideal for impressing guests or treating your family to a warm, comforting start to the day, this recipe is sure to become a breakfast table favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 2 large ripe peaches
- 4 cups day-old bread cubes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter for greasing
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the butter and set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
Wash the peaches, remove their pits, and slice them into thin wedges. You can leave the skin on for added texture or peel them if preferred.
Spread the bread cubes evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish.
Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the bread cubes, followed by the peach slices and shredded cheddar cheese.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, sausage, peaches, and cheese in the baking dish, ensuring everything is coated.
Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb some of the liquid.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and set in the center.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Optional: Drizzle with a little extra maple syrup before serving for added sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6074 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 308.3 g | 395% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.2 g | 641% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1765 mg | 588% | |
| Sodium | 11432 mg | 497% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 580.0 g | 211% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.9 g | 139% | |
| Total Sugars | 112.5 g | ||
| Protein | 237.1 g | 474% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.7 mcg | 58% | |
| Calcium | 2427 mg | 187% | |
| Iron | 26.6 mg | 148% | |
| Potassium | 3986 mg | 85% | |
*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.
