Savory Weekend Sausage & Herb Breakfast Bake
Enjoy a hearty and flavorful start to your weekend with this easy-to-make sausage and herb breakfast bake. Perfect for feeding a crowd or for meal prepping, this casserole is packed with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, cheese, and seasoned bread.
Equipment
- oven
- baking dish
- skillet
- large bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Main
- 1 lb breakfast sausage regular or spicy
- 6 large eggs
- 1.5 cups whole milk or any kind
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 6-8 slices day-old bread white, wheat, or brioche
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium-high heat until fully browned, then drain excess grease and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, dry mustard powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.
Assembly and Baking
- Tear the bread into 1-inch pieces and spread half of it evenly over the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the cooked sausage over the bread, followed by 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add the remaining bread pieces, then the rest of the sausage, and pour the egg mixture evenly over everything, ensuring the bread is saturated.
- Top the casserole with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center, golden brown, bubbly, and a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven, let it rest for 5-10 minutes, and then garnish with fresh chives before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the egg mixture. You can assemble this bake the night before and refrigerate it, then bake it in the morning for an easy breakfast.