Description

This hearty Sausage Breakfast Casserole is the perfect make-ahead dish for weekend mornings or holiday brunches. Featuring savory breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, melted cheddar cheese, and cubes of day-old bread soaked in a flavorful milk and spice mixture, this casserole bakes until golden and bubbly. Easy to prepare and delicious to eat, it serves as a comforting start to your day that the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

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Sausage Mixture

1 pound breakfast sausage

Egg Mixture

6 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Other Ingredients

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 cups cubed day-old bread
1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional)

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Instructions

Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until it is browned and crumbled. Drain any excess grease and set the cooked sausage aside.
Mix Eggs and Milk: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking. Evenly spread the cubed day-old bread across the bottom of the dish.
Layer Ingredients: Spread the cooked sausage evenly over the bread cubes, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the sausage layer.
Add Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture slowly over the layered ingredients, gently pressing down to help the bread soak up the liquid fully.
Preheat Oven and Bake Covered: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center of the casserole is fully set.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped chives if desired, and serve warm for a delicious breakfast or brunch option.

Notes

For best results, use day-old bread as it soaks up the egg mixture better without becoming too soggy.
You can substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese such as Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or onions to the sausage mixture for extra flavor and nutrition.
This casserole can be prepared the night before and refrigerated before baking to save time in the morning.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.