Description
Sausage Egg Casserole loaded with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and gooey cheese – a quick, comforting crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454g) breakfast sausage, casings removed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups (473ml) whole milk
- 2 cups (226g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 6 slices white bread, cubed (about 6 cups)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare The Sausage Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breakfast sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Brown the sausage thoroughly until no pink remains, about 7-8 minutes. As you cook, continue breaking the sausage into small, evenly-sized pieces to ensure it distributes well throughout the casserole. Once fully cooked, transfer the sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Step 2: Prepare The Baking Dish Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. This prevents sticking and helps create those desirable crispy edges that add texture to your Sausage Egg Casserole. Spread the cubed bread evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Step 3: Layer The Ingredients Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the bread cubes. The meat should be distributed uniformly to ensure every serving has plenty of sausage flavor. Next, sprinkle 1½ cups of the shredded cheese over the sausage layer, reserving the remaining ½ cup for the top.
- Step 4: Create The Egg Mixture In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, dry mustard, black pepper, and onion powder until well combined. Beat the mixture thoroughly to incorporate air, which helps create a fluffier texture in your finished Sausage Egg Casserole. The dry mustard adds a subtle depth of flavor that complements the sausage beautifully.
- Step 5: Assemble And Rest Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish. Press down gently with a spatula to ensure all bread pieces are submerged in the egg mixture. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese on top. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. This resting period is crucial for the best texture and flavor development.
- Step 6: Bake To Perfection When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while the oven preheats. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean. Let the Sausage Egg Casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set up properly for easier cutting and serving.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 26 grams
- Saturated Fat: 11 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 13 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 24 grams
- Cholesterol: 215 mg