Sausage and Egg Casserole
A baked custard-style casserole filled with savory sausage, gooey cheese, and optional bread or vegetables, perfect for brunch or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 2 cups bread, cubed (optional)
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat a skillet over medium. Cook the sausage until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until combined.
- If using, scatter the cubed bread in the baking dish, layer the sausage on top, add vegetables if using, then sprinkle cheese over everything.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper, let sit briefly to absorb.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the eggs are set and golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing to serve.
Notes
This casserole can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning. It’s also suitable for freezing and reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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