Description
This Easy Sausage and Egg Casserole is the perfect make-ahead breakfast that combines savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese over a base of soft bread. It’s ideal for busy mornings, holiday brunches, or feeding a crowd without spending hours in the kitchen.
With just 10 minutes of prep, this hearty dish bakes to golden perfection and can be customized with your favorite veggies or cheese.
Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or looking for a comforting weekend brunch idea, this casserole is a reliable and delicious go-to that never disappoints.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need for the perfect Easy Sausage and Egg Casserole:
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1 pound ground pork sausage (mild or spicy)
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6 slices of day-old white bread, cubed
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild)
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8 large eggs
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2 1/2 cups whole milk
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground mustard
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Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until fully cooked and crumbly. Drain excess grease.
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter. Spread the cubed bread evenly across the bottom.
Sprinkle the cooked sausage over the bread layer, then top with shredded cheese.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and ground mustard. Pour the mixture evenly over the layers in the baking dish.
Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate overnight or at least for 4 hours. This allows the bread to absorb the custard fully, giving it that perfect texture.
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Remove the casserole from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
Here are 3 helpful notes for your Easy Sausage and Egg Casserole recipe:
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Prep Ahead for Easy Mornings: This casserole is best when assembled the night before. The bread soaks up the egg mixture, resulting in a perfect texture.
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Customizable to Taste: You can swap the sausage for turkey, plant-based meat, or even bacon, and add veggies like spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
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Freezer-Friendly: After baking, let the casserole cool completely before freezing. Wrap it tightly and reheat for a quick, stress-free breakfast.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (⅛ of a 9x13-inch casserole)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
