Description
This Breakfast Casserole is a delightful blend of flavors featuring sausage, eggs, and cheese. Perfect for brunch, it can be prepared ahead, making your morning stress-free and enjoyable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 10 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups cubed bread
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced red pepper, optional
- sliced green onion, optional
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13x2-inch casserole dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and salt until well combined.
- Layer half the bread in the prepared casserole dish. Top with half the cheese, half the black pepper, half the red pepper, and half the sausage. Repeat the layers.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, or bake immediately.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 325°F. Bake uncovered for 60-75 minutes, or until the eggs are set. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- If desired, sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving. Serve warm.
Notes
This casserole can be prepared a day in advance for convenience.
Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or spices.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg