Description
A straightforward baked casserole featuring sausage, eggs, and cheese, suitable for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and drained
- 12 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cubed bread (stale bread works well)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spread the cooked sausage evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Distribute the cubed bread over the sausage layer.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and bread layers.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey sausage for pork sausage.
- Use any type of bread you prefer, such as white, whole wheat, or sourdough.
- For a richer flavor, add 1/2 cup of diced onion with the sausage.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 200
Keywords: breakfast casserole, sausage, eggs, baked breakfast, brunch, easy casserole