Classic Sausage & Cheddar Breakfast Casserole
A delightful make-ahead breakfast casserole featuring savory sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, and fluffy eggs, perfect for a hearty and easy meal.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- large bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage cooked and crumbled
- 6 stale bread cubed
- 1 ½ shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 8 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup chopped bell pepper or onion Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Evenly scatter the cooked sausage, cubed bread, and optional bell pepper or onion in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the sausage and bread mixture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the ingredients in the baking dish, gently pressing down any bread to ensure it absorbs the liquid.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Baking and Serving
- When ready to bake, uncover the casserole and bake for 45-55 minutes until the center is set and golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.