Description
This Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole is a delicious and convenient dish perfect for busy mornings or special occasions. Packed with savory sausage, eggs, cheese, and bread, this hearty casserole can be prepped the night before and baked in the morning for a satisfying breakfast.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (or bacon or ham)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 6 cups cubed bread (day-old or toasted)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the cubed bread, cooked sausage, shredded cheese, and any optional vegetables. Stir until everything is well coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the casserole from the fridge and let sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes. Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can easily swap the sausage for turkey sausage or make it vegetarian by omitting the meat and adding spinach or mushrooms.
- Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen in portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
