Description
A comforting, protein-packed breakfast bake that’s as easy to make as it is satisfying to eat. This sausage and egg casserole is perfect for holidays, brunches, or make-ahead weekday meals.
Ingredients
1 lb ground breakfast sausage (regular, spicy, or maple)
8–10 large eggs
2 cups whole milk or half-and-half
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or preferred blend)
4 cups cubed bread (optional – French, sourdough, or day-old)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Optional: ½ tsp garlic powder, onion powder, or Italian seasoning
Butter or cooking spray (for greasing the dish)
Instructions
Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Drain and cool slightly.
Grease a 9×13” casserole dish and layer with bread cubes (if using).
Spread cooked sausage evenly over the bread, then sprinkle with shredded cheese.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and seasonings.
Pour egg mixture over the sausage and cheese. Let sit 10–15 mins or refrigerate overnight.
Bake at 350°F for 40–50 minutes, until center is set and top is golden.
Cool for 5–10 mins before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
Omit bread for a low-carb version.
Make ahead and refrigerate overnight for easy baking in the morning.
Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze individual slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American-style
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
Keywords: breakfast casserole, make-ahead brunch, sausage egg bake, holiday breakfast