Simple Breakfast Casserole
Start your day off right with this hearty and satisfying Simple Breakfast Casserole, a versatile crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for feeding the whole family. This easy, make-ahead recipe layers savory breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, and creamy cheddar cheese over a base of tender, cubed bread for a golden, bubbly casserole that’s bursting with flavor. Ready in under an hour with just 15 minutes of prep, this dish is the ultimate time-saver for busy mornings or fuss-free weekend brunches. Seasoned with a hint of salt and pepper and baked to perfection, this breakfast classic is a comforting way to elevate your mornings. Whether you're hosting a big gathering or meal-prepping for the week, this casserole is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 cups bread, cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked. Break it into crumbles as it cooks. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Add the cubed bread to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the bread cubes.
Pour the egg mixture over the bread and sausage, ensuring all bread cubes are soaked in the liquid.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Uncover the dish and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is set in the center.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Cut into portions and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4782 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 306.1 g | 392% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.5 g | 642% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2144 mg | 715% | |
| Sodium | 11402 mg | 496% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 272.5 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.4 g | ||
| Protein | 226.1 g | 452% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.3 mcg | 61% | |
| Calcium | 2548 mg | 196% | |
| Iron | 26.3 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 2577 mg | 55% | |
*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.
