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sausage breakfast casserole

Classic Sausage Breakfast Casserole

A comforting breakfast bake made with sausage, eggs, bread, and cheese. Ideal for family mornings, brunch, or make-ahead meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Casserole Components
  • 450 g breakfast sausage pork or turkey
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups bread cubes day-old bread
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat.
  3. Spread bread cubes evenly in the baking dish and layer the cooked sausage on top.
  4. Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper, then pour evenly over the bread and sausage.
  5. Top with shredded cheese and bake for 40–45 minutes until set and golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 22gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 540IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2.4mg

Notes

This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked fresh in the morning.
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