Description
This hearty Sausage Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate make-ahead breakfast dish, loaded with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, melted cheese, and tender bread cubes. A perfect meal for holidays, brunch, or weekly meal prep. Easy to customize and freezer-friendly!
Ingredients
8 oz breakfast sausage
6 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
4 cups cubed bread (preferably day-old)
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup chopped bell peppers (optional)
¼ cup chopped onions (optional)
1 cup chopped spinach (optional)
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat and let cool.
2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray. Spread the cubed bread evenly in the dish.
3. Sprinkle cooked sausage on top of the bread. Add optional veggies if using, then top with shredded cheddar cheese.
4. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together. Pour evenly over the casserole.
5. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or bake immediately if desired.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until top is golden and center is set.
7. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use day-old or slightly stale bread for best texture.
Customize with any type of sausage or veggies you like.
You can freeze the casserole before or after baking for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 190mg