Description
This hearty Sausage and Egg Casserole is a perfect breakfast or brunch dish that combines savory sausage, fluffy eggs, melted cheese, and tender bread cubes baked to golden perfection. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s a comforting meal that can feed a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Mixture
- 1 pound beef sausage (or chicken/turkey sausage)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed bread (day-old works best)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- Optional: Fresh herbs like parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula to ensure even cooking.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the cooked sausage, cooking until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
- Mix Eggs and Seasoning: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble Casserole: In a large baking dish, layer the cubed bread first, then evenly distribute the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture on top, followed by sprinkling the shredded cheese over it.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish, ensuring all the bread cubes are soaked.
- Soak: Let the assembled casserole sit for about 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the egg mixture fully.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is fully set and the top is lightly golden.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- Day-old bread works best as it soaks up the egg mixture without becoming too soggy.
- You can substitute beef sausage with chicken or turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Add your favorite cheese blend to customize the flavor.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle fresh herbs on top before serving.
- This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: sausage casserole, breakfast casserole, egg casserole, baked egg dish, savory breakfast, brunch recipe
