Description
Hearty “sausage and egg casserole” brings comforting morning warmth to breakfast tables across American kitchens. Layers of savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese create a satisfying morning meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450 grams) breakfast sausage (pork, turkey, or chicken)
- 10 large eggs
Dairy and Cheese Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk (or heavy cream for richness)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)
Seasoning and Additional Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup cubed bread (sourdough, French, or any sturdy bread)
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (optional, for color & flavor)
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C), preparing a culinary canvas for a hearty morning feast.
- Sizzle the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, methodically breaking it into crumbly bits until achieving a rich, golden-brown complexion. Eliminate any excess fat through careful draining.
- Craft a luxurious egg mixture by whisking eggs with milk, seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth and well-integrated.
- Fold the cooked sausage, shredded cheese, cubed bread, and diced bell peppers into the egg blend, ensuring every ingredient is evenly distributed.
- Thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light grease to prevent sticking, then elegantly pour the prepared mixture into the vessel.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes. The dish is perfectly cooked when the center sets and the top turns a tempting golden hue.
- After removing from the oven, let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, allowing the ingredients to settle and flavors to meld.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions, adding a vibrant touch of color and zesty flavor.
- Serve warm, accompanied by optional condiments like hot sauce, salsa, or creamy avocado to elevate the dining experience.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping sausage with turkey sausage, chorizo, or vegetarian crumbles for different flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Prep the casserole ahead of time by assembling everything the night before, then refrigerate overnight and bake in the morning for a convenient breakfast.
- Choose day-old bread or slightly stale bread cubes to help absorb the egg mixture better and create a more consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Enhance nutrition by adding spinach, kale, or other chopped vegetables to boost vitamins and create a more balanced one-dish meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 646 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 286 mg