Sausage Cheddar Breakfast Casserole
Start your morning off right with this hearty and flavorful Sausage Cheddar Breakfast Casserole, a perfect make-ahead dish that’s ideal for feeding a crowd! Packed with savory ground breakfast sausage, gooey shredded cheddar cheese, and fluffy cubes of day-old bread, this casserole is bound together with a rich mixture of eggs, milk, and a hint of garlic. The golden, cheesy topping makes it irresistibly delicious, while a sprinkle of optional green onions adds a fresh pop of color and flavor. Ready in under an hour, this easy breakfast recipe is perfect for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or any time you need a satisfying meal to kickstart the day. Simply bake, slice, and serve for a warm, comforting dish everyone will love! Keywords: breakfast casserole, sausage cheddar casserole, easy brunch recipe, make-ahead breakfast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground breakfast sausage
- 8 Large eggs
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups Day-old bread, cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Butter (for greasing the dish)
- 2 Green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 9x13-inch casserole dish to prevent sticking.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
Spread the cubed bread evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the cubed bread layer.
Pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the sausage and bread, ensuring it soaks through the bread cubes.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the casserole.
Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. You can test doneness by inserting a knife into the center—it should come out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5058 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 303.1 g | 389% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.6 g | 643% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2137 mg | 712% | |
| Sodium | 11544 mg | 502% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 350.7 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.3 g | ||
| Protein | 237.2 g | 474% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.6 mcg | 68% | |
| Calcium | 3022 mg | 232% | |
| Iron | 32.8 mg | 182% | |
| Potassium | 3170 mg | 67% | |
*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.
