Description
This easy overnight breakfast casserole is a delicious make-ahead dish perfect for busy mornings or special occasions. Packed with savory sausage, eggs, cheese, and bread, it’s a hearty and satisfying breakfast or brunch option.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 6 cups cubed day-old bread (French or sourdough)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Grease the Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook the Sausage: Brown and cook the sausage in a skillet, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Mixture: Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add bread, sausage, 1 cup of cheese, and optional vegetables and mix well.
- Assemble and Chill: Pour the mixture into the baking dish, top with remaining cheese, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F, bake the casserole for 45–55 minutes until set and golden. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use bacon or ham instead of sausage.
- Include spinach or mushrooms for added vegetables.
- The casserole can be baked immediately after a short soaking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 205mg
