Description
Hearty Classic Breakfast Sausage and Egg Casserole brings comfort to morning tables with its rich layers of savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese. Crisp bites promise a satisfying start that will energize you through the day.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (453.6 grams) breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 8 large eggs
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings and Bread:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 6 cups cubed bread (day-old or slightly toasted)
- 1/4 cup (14 grams) chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking vessel by thoroughly coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Transform the sausage into crispy, golden morsels by sautéing in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles until fully cooked and no pink remains.
- Craft a luxurious egg base by vigorously whisking eggs with milk, cream, and a harmonious blend of seasonings until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Create a foundational layer by evenly distributing bread cubes across the greased baking dish, forming a strategic base for the casserole.
- Strategically scatter the meticulously cooked sausage fragments over the bread, ensuring comprehensive coverage and flavor distribution.
- Gently cascade the seasoned egg mixture across the bread and sausage, allowing the liquid to permeate and saturate every crevice of the dish.
- Generously crown the casserole with a lavish blanket of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, creating a promise of golden, melted perfection.
- Shield the casserole with aluminum foil and slide into a preheated 350°F oven, allowing it to bake for 30 minutes, transforming the ingredients into a cohesive masterpiece.
- Unveil the casserole by removing the foil, then return to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes until the surface achieves a gorgeous golden-brown hue and the center sets completely.
- Allow the casserole a brief moment of rest, giving the ingredients time to stabilize, then slice and serve, optionally adorning with freshly chopped green onions for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Elevate the bread quality by using day-old artisan sourdough or challah for extra texture and depth of flavor.
- Customize protein options by substituting pork sausage with turkey, chicken, or plant-based sausage for dietary preferences.
- Prep this dish ahead by assembling the night before and refrigerating, allowing flavors to meld overnight for a more intense taste profile.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding sautéed spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms to increase vegetable content and create a more balanced breakfast casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg