Description
This Breakfast Casserole offers a delightful combination of flavors with pork sausage, creamy eggs, and sharp cheddar cheese, making it a perfect meal for gatherings. With simple preparation and rich taste, it’s a must-try for brunch lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 10 large eggs lightly beaten
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups cubed bread
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced red pepper optional
- sliced green onion optional
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13x2-inch casserole dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until it's fully cooked and no longer pink.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- Evenly distribute half of the bread into the prepared casserole dish. Top with half of the cheese, half of the black pepper, half of the red pepper, and half of the sausage. Repeat the layers.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, or bake immediately.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 325°F. Bake uncovered for 60-75 minutes, or until the eggs are set. If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover the casserole dish with foil.
- If desired, sprinkle with sliced green onions and serve warm.
Notes
This casserole can be prepared a day in advance, making it a convenient option for busy mornings.
Feel free to mix up the vegetables or cheese varieties to suit your taste.
For a spicier kick, consider adding jalapeños or pepper jack cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 185mg