Weekend Brunch Eggs and Sausage Casserole
Transform your weekend mornings with this hearty and crowd-pleasing *Weekend Brunch Eggs and Sausage Casserole*, the perfect centerpiece for your brunch table. Loaded with savory breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, creamy whole milk, melted cheddar cheese, and perfectly soaked cubes of day-old bread, this baked dish delivers comfort in every bite. Seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and optionally garnished with fresh green onions for a pop of color and flavor, this casserole is both simple and satisfying. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a hands-off bake, it’s an effortless way to feed a hungry family or guests. Ideal for lazy Sundays or festive occasions, this make-ahead breakfast casserole is sure to become a staple in your brunch routine. Keywords: weekend brunch casserole, eggs and sausage, easy breakfast recipe, make-ahead casserole.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Breakfast sausage
- 8 pieces Large eggs
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups Day-old bread
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Green onions (optional, sliced thinly)
- 1 as needed Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease and set the cooked sausage aside.
Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and layer them evenly in the prepared casserole dish.
Spread the cooked sausage evenly over the bread layer.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and sausage layers, ensuring all the bread is soaked.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. If desired, sprinkle with sliced green onions for added flavor and garnish.
Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is set in the middle.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5918 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 295.7 g | 379% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.2 g | 621% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2067 mg | 689% | |
| Sodium | 13449 mg | 585% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 538.5 g | 196% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.5 g | ||
| Protein | 258.6 g | 517% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.4 mcg | 67% | |
| Calcium | 3966 mg | 305% | |
| Iron | 47.6 mg | 264% | |
| Potassium | 3098 mg | 66% | |
*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.
