Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Wake up to the comforting aroma of a hearty Sausage Breakfast Casserole, a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for busy mornings, holiday brunches, or meal prepping. This easy, make-ahead breakfast recipe combines golden-browned ground sausage, fluffy cubes of day-old bread, and a generous layer of melty cheddar cheese. It's all brought together with a savory egg mixture infused with garlic, onion powder, and a hint of black pepper for a flavorful bite in every forkful. Baked to perfection with a golden, puffed top, this casserole delivers a warm, satisfying start to your day in just under an hour. Serve it hot and pair with fresh fruit or a simple green salad for a complete, balanced breakfast feast. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this versatile dish can even be prepared the night before, making it the ultimate stress-free morning staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 6 cups bread (preferably day-old, cubed)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with unsalted butter and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until cooked through and browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
Spread the cubed bread evenly across the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the cooked sausage over the bread cubes, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder until fully combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, sausage, and cheese in the baking dish, ensuring all the bread is saturated.
Gently press down on the mixture with the back of a spoon to help the bread absorb 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 puffed, golden, and set in the center.
Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 303.0 g | 388% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.5 g | 638% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2124 mg | 708% | |
| Sodium | 12154 mg | 528% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 405.3 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.3 g | ||
| Protein | 251.3 g | 503% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.6 mcg | 68% | |
| Calcium | 3342 mg | 257% | |
| Iron | 38.4 mg | 213% | |
| Potassium | 3449 mg | 73% | |
*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.
