Savory Sausage & Cheddar Overnight Breakfast Bake
This Savory Sausage & Cheddar Overnight Breakfast Bake is a perfect make-ahead meal for a delicious and hassle-free breakfast or brunch. It features crumbled sausage, vegetables, and sourdough bread baked with eggs and sharp cheddar cheese.
Equipment
- Skillet
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Large bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 large Eggs
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 8 slices day-old sourdough bread cubed
- 1 lb cooked breakfast sausage crumbled
- 0.5 cup yellow onion diced
- 0.5 cup green bell pepper diced
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
Other
- 1 tablespoon Butter or oil for sautéing
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled. Sauté diced onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Assemble the Bake
- Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread cubed sourdough bread evenly across the bottom.
- Sprinkle cooked sausage and sautéed vegetables over the bread layer.
- Distribute 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage and vegetable mixture.
Egg Mixture & Chill
- Whisk together eggs, whole milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until combined and slightly frothy.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layers in the baking dish, gently pressing down any bread cubes to submerge them.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or preferably overnight (up to 24 hours), to allow flavors to meld and bread to absorb the egg.
Bake & Serve
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); remove casserole from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, then remove plastic wrap.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown, puffed up, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving for cleaner cuts.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sausage and vegetable mixture. If you prefer a richer casserole, use half-and-half instead of whole milk. The casserole can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance, making it perfect for entertaining or busy mornings.