This best breakfast casserole is made with cheese, eggs and mild sausage, and soaked overnight for easy baking in the morning. This recipe is perfect for hosting company or meal prepping breakfast for the week.
1poundbreakfast sausageground; mild, hot, or spicy
6-8slicesbread
8ouncescheddar cheeseshredded, plus more as desired
8countlarge eggsbeaten
2cupswhole milk
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray the baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Arrange bread slices in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, covering the bottom and the sides of the casserole dish. Set aside.
In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly. Drain if needed. Set aside.
Layer the browned sausage and cheese over the bread slices.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper.
Carefully pour the mixture over the cheese. Top with additional cheese if desired.
Bake casserole until set and golden - about 60 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
*Sausage: Feel free to substitute with any breakfast sausage, italian sausage or even chorizo.*Bread: Can use wheat or white.*Cheese: Can use any kind of shredded cheese to complement the ingredients you use.*Additional note: This casserole is versatile and can easily be switched up with other veggies and toppings like peppers, onions, ham, bacon, mushrooms, etc.
Nutrition:
Nutrition Facts
Best Breakfast Casserole
Amount per Serving
Calories
287
% Daily Value*
Fat
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
63
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
63
mg
21
%
Sodium
548
mg
24
%
Potassium
143
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Calcium
249
mg
25
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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