Description
Start your morning with this hearty, flavor-packed Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole—a perfect option for easy breakfast ideas, holiday brunches, or make-ahead meal prep. With golden melted cheese, savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and tender bread cubes, this easy recipe bakes up beautifully in just under an hour. Ideal for busy mornings, breakfast gatherings, or as a quick breakfast solution during the week. A family favorite that’s rich in protein, comforting, and endlessly customizable. This dish also fits perfectly into your list of breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or food ideas for crowd-pleasing, satisfying meals.
Ingredients
1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
8 large eggs
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
4 cups day-old bread, cubed
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard or paprika (optional)
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (optional)
1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
1/2 cup fresh spinach or mushrooms, sautéed (optional)
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and crumbled. Drain grease and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until fully combined.
3. Grease a 9×13 baking dish. Spread cubed bread evenly on the bottom.
4. Add cooked sausage over the bread layer. Add any optional vegetables.
5. Sprinkle 1.5 cups of shredded cheese over the top.
6. Pour egg mixture evenly over all layers in the baking dish. Gently press down with a spatula to help bread absorb the liquid.
7. Top with remaining 0.5 cup of cheese.
8. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes until set and golden on top.
10. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use stale bread to ensure it soaks up the egg mixture properly and prevents a soggy texture.
Cook and drain the sausage completely before adding it to avoid grease pooling in the casserole.
Sharp cheddar adds great flavor, but you can mix in Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 250mg