Description
A hearty, protein-packed breakfast casserole featuring savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese. Perfect for family mornings, brunch gatherings, or easy meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (Italian or spicy)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or preferred cheese blend)
- 2 cups bread cubes (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- Optional: ½ cup diced bell peppers, ½ cup chopped spinach, ¼ cup diced onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 7×11-inch or 8×11-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat for 6–8 minutes, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
- Layer cooked sausage in the baking dish. Add vegetables if using, then sprinkle cheese and bread cubes.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over all ingredients, ensuring full coverage.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Drain sausage thoroughly to prevent a greasy casserole. Avoid overbaking—check at 30 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: sausage and egg casserole, breakfast bake, brunch recipe, make-ahead breakfast