Description
Easy Sausage Breakfast Casserole is the perfect blend of fluffy eggs, savory sausage, and gooey cheese, making it a delightful dish for any breakfast or brunch gathering. With its irresistible aroma and comforting flavors, this casserole promises to be the star of your morning table. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for busy weekdays or leisurely weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (spicy or mild)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 cups stale bread (cubed, such as French baguette or challah)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (mixed colors)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Layer cubed bread in the greased baking dish, followed by cooked sausage, bell peppers, and half of the cheddar cheese. Pour egg mixture over everything and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set in the middle. Let cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 210mg