Description
A warm and satisfying breakfast bake featuring savory sausage, fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and crispy bread.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork, turkey, or chicken)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard (optional, adds depth)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or Swiss)
- 4 cups bread cubes (French bread, sourdough, or Texas toast)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat & Cook the Sausage:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease and set aside.
2. Prepare the Egg Mixture:
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried mustard.
3. Assemble the Casserole:
- Spread the bread cubes evenly in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle cooked sausage over the bread, followed by shredded cheeses.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over everything, pressing down gently to soak the bread.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top.
4. Bake & Serve:
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with green onions and serve warm.
Make-Ahead Instructions:
- Assemble the night before, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Bake in the morning!
- If chilled overnight, add 5-10 extra minutes to the bake time.
Notes
- Add veggies: Toss in sautéed bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
- Make it spicy: Add ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or use spicy sausage.
- No bread? Use hash browns or tater tots instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Serving - 8 Servings)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 220mg