Description
This Easy Sausage and Egg Casserole is a savory delight, featuring a creamy texture that melts in your mouth. The rich flavors of seasoned sausage blend perfectly with fluffy eggs and gooey cheese, creating a comforting dish that is perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- Meat:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, crumbled
- Dairy:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Vegetables:
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Bread:
- 4 cups cubed bread (preferably day-old)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the crumbled sausage until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add the diced bell peppers and onions to the skillet, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer the cubed bread, followed by the sausage mixture, and then pour the egg mixture evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time. Prepare it the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Bake in the morning, adding an extra 10 minutes to the cooking time.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitute turkey sausage for a leaner option or use a dairy-free milk for a lactose-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the casserole)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 milligrams
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