Description
A hearty, make-ahead breakfast casserole loaded with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and tender bread cubes perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying a cozy weekend morning.
Ingredients
1 lb breakfast sausage
8 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
6 cups cubed bread (day-old or slightly toasted)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced bell pepper
1 tbsp butter for greasing the dish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
2. In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
4. Add the bread cubes, cooked sausage, onion, bell pepper, and 1 cup of cheese to the egg mixture. Stir until combined.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
7. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
You can prepare the casserole the night before and refrigerate overnight — just bake in the morning.
Try using different cheeses like Monterey Jack or Swiss for variety.
Add cooked bacon or spinach for extra flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 245mg
Keywords: sausage egg casserole, breakfast bake, make ahead breakfast, brunch recipe