Description
Hearty “savory breakfast sausage and cheese casserole” brings comfort and flavor to morning tables across kitchens. Layers of golden eggs, melted cheese, and seasoned sausage promise a satisfying start that will leave you craving another delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (453 grams) breakfast sausage (pork, turkey, or chicken)
- 6 large eggs
Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 cups cubed bread (French bread, sourdough, or Texas toast)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating a 9×13-inch dish with cooking spray and heating the oven to 375F (190C).
- Transform the sausage into crispy crumbles by sautéing in a skillet over medium heat, ensuring thorough browning and draining any excess fat.
- Craft a luxurious egg mixture by whisking together eggs, milk, heavy cream, and a medley of seasonings including salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley until fully incorporated.
- Create a foundational layer by distributing bread cubes uniformly across the greased baking dish, followed by an even dispersion of cooked sausage and a generous sprinkle of half the shredded cheese.
- Gently cascade the whisked egg blend over the layered ingredients, delicately pressing down to guarantee complete liquid absorption by the bread cubes.
- Enhance the casserole’s decadence by crowning it with the remaining cheese and drizzling melted butter across the surface for a golden, rich finish.
- Bake the assembled dish uncovered in the preheated oven, allowing it to transform into a bubbling, golden masterpiece with a set center, typically requiring 35-40 minutes of cooking time.
- Allow the casserole a brief resting period of 5-10 minutes after removing from the oven, then slice and serve while maintaining its warm, inviting temperature.
Notes
- Experiment with gluten-free bread or low-carb alternatives like cauliflower or almond flour bread to make this dish diet-friendly.
- Swap regular pork sausage for turkey or chicken sausage to reduce fat content and create a leaner breakfast option.
- Prep the casserole the night before and refrigerate overnight for a hassle-free morning meal that allows flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Consider adding sautéed vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra nutrition and a vibrant color boost to the classic breakfast casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1080 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg