Description
This hearty and flavorful breakfast casserole is made with savory beef sausage, fluffy eggs, creamy cheeses, and perfectly soaked bread. It’s ideal for a cozy family breakfast or a brunch gathering. Prep it the night before for an easy morning bake!
Ingredients
- Meat:
1 lb beef sausage (mild or spicy). - Egg Mixture:
- 8 large eggs.
- 2 cups whole milk.
- ½ cup heavy cream.
- 1 tsp salt.
- ½ tsp black pepper.
- ½ tsp garlic powder.
- ½ tsp onion powder.
- Bread:
6 cups cubed bread (day-old or lightly toasted). - Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Optional Garnish:
¼ cup chopped green onions.
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook the Beef Sausage:
In a large skillet, cook the beef sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Break it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease and set the sausage aside.
3️⃣ Prepare the Egg Mixture:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
4️⃣ Assemble the Casserole:
Spread the cubed bread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Evenly distribute the cooked beef sausage over the bread.
Pour the egg mixture over the bread and sausage, ensuring all the bread cubes are soaked.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top.
5️⃣ Bake:
Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown and bubbly.
6️⃣ Serve:
Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Option: Assemble the casserole the night before, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Bake it fresh in the morning.
- Cheese Substitutions: Swap cheddar and mozzarella for Monterey Jack or Gouda for a flavor twist.
- Bread Tip: French bread or sourdough works best for its texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8