EASY SAUSAGE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
This easy sausage breakfast casserole is a crowd-pleasing dish packed with savoury sausage, eggs, cheese, and bread. Perfect for make-ahead breakfasts, holiday mornings, or lazy weekend brunches with the family.
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices of bread cubed
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
Cook Sausage:
- In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
Assemble Base:
- In the baking dish, spread cubed bread evenly. Sprinkle cooked sausage and shredded cheese over the top.
Mix Eggs:
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Pour & Bake:
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
Cool & Serve:
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Make Ahead:
Assemble the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Bake in the morning as directed. Customizing the Flavor:
Add chopped bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms. Try using pepper jack or Swiss cheese for a twist. Serving Suggestions:
Serve with fruit salad, hash browns, or fresh juice for a full breakfast spread. Allergy-Friendly Options:
Use gluten-free bread and dairy-free cheese and milk substitutes if needed. Storage Tips:
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave or oven.
Assemble the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Bake in the morning as directed. Customizing the Flavor:
Add chopped bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms. Try using pepper jack or Swiss cheese for a twist. Serving Suggestions:
Serve with fruit salad, hash browns, or fresh juice for a full breakfast spread. Allergy-Friendly Options:
Use gluten-free bread and dairy-free cheese and milk substitutes if needed. Storage Tips:
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave or oven.