Description
A hearty, make-ahead breakfast casserole featuring sausage, eggs, and a crispy cheesy top that’s perfect for busy mornings and crowd-pleasing brunches.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 10 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices white bread, cubed
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley (optional)
- Optional add-ins: chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, cooked bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cube bread and set aside. Dice onion and mince garlic.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. After about 5 minutes, add diced onion and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent and sausage is fully cooked, about 2-3 more minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and dried parsley until combined and slightly frothy.
- Spray or grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread cubed bread evenly on the bottom. Sprinkle cooked sausage mixture over the bread. Pour egg mixture evenly over the top, allowing it to soak in. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until eggs are set and the top is golden brown and crispy. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
[‘Use day-old bread to prevent mushiness.’, ‘Let casserole rest 5 minutes before slicing for easier serving.’, ‘Drain excess grease from sausage if too fatty.’, ‘For extra crispy top, broil for last 2 minutes but watch closely to avoid burning.’, ‘Make ahead by assembling the night before and refrigerating uncovered.’, ‘Customize with veggies or different meats as desired.’, ‘Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version.’, ‘Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of milk to maintain creaminess.’, ‘Not recommended to freeze due to texture changes.’]
- Prep Time: 17 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of cass
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
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