Savory Breakfast Sausage and Cheese Casserole Delight
Savory Breakfast Sausage and Cheese Casserole Delight is the perfect dish to brighten up your chilly mornings. This comforting casserole combines flavorful breakfast sausage, creamy cheese, and a fluffy egg custard, creating a hearty meal that’s ideal for brunches or family breakfasts. Easy to prepare and delightful to share, each bite is a warm reminder of home-cooked love. Your guests will be asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups stale bread cubes (white or whole grain)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Drain excess grease.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Layer bread cubes in the greased dish, pour half of the egg mixture over them, add cooked sausage and cheese, then pour on the remaining egg mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 245mg