Sausage Apple Breakfast Casserole
Start your morning off right with this Sausage Apple Breakfast Casserole, a delightful blend of savory, sweet, and comforting flavors. This easy-to-make breakfast bake layers crispy ground sausage, tangy diced apples, and hearty bread cubes, all brought together by a rich egg custard infused with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup. Topped with a melty, golden layer of cheddar cheese, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a hands-off bake, this casserole is a time-saving dish that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Whether you're hosting a holiday brunch or treating your family to a cozy breakfast, this recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground breakfast sausage
- 1 large Apple (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
- 4 cups White or wheat bread, cubed
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 Eggs
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- Butter or non-stick cooking spray, for greasing
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked. Break it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess grease and set aside.
While the sausage cooks, peel and dice the apple into small, bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes, cooked sausage, diced apple, and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Toss to distribute evenly, then transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish.
In the same mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, sausage, and apple mixture in the baking dish. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to gently press the ingredients down, ensuring the bread absorbs the liquid.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.7 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 105% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 1542 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 510 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 479 mg | 10% | |
*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.
