Description
Hearty classic breakfast sausage and egg casserole brings comfort and warmth to morning tables across American kitchens. Layers of savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese promise a satisfying start you’ll crave all week long.
Ingredients
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Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 8 large eggs
Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Base and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 cups bread cubes (day-old bread or croissants)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Herbs:
- herbs like thyme or parsley
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and coat a baking dish with a light layer of cooking spray or butter.
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature and cook sausage until thoroughly browned and crumbly, ensuring no pink remains.
- Drain the rendered fat from the cooked sausage to reduce excess grease.
- Crack eggs into a spacious mixing bowl and whisk together with milk, incorporating salt and pepper for seasoning.
- Gently fold the prepared sausage, bread cubes, and half the cheese into the egg mixture, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it uniformly.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese across the top of the casserole to create a golden, melted surface.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color and a firm, set center.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving to help it set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Customize the sausage type by choosing lean turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter protein option that reduces overall fat content.
- Swap white bread with whole grain or gluten-free bread to accommodate different dietary needs and increase nutritional value.
- Make ahead by preparing the casserole the night before and refrigerating, which allows flavors to meld and simplifies morning meal preparation.
- Enhance protein and texture by adding diced bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms to create a more nutrient-dense breakfast dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 57 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg