Breakfast Sausage and Cheese Casserole
This Breakfast Sausage and Cheese Casserole is a hearty, cheesy, and protein-packed dish that’s perfect for meal prep, holiday mornings, or feeding a crowd. Made with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese, it’s baked to golden perfection and can be customized with your favorite ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage cooked and crumbled
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bread cubed or 2 cups hashbrowns
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder optional
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2️⃣ Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- 3️⃣ Layer the base: Spread bread cubes or hashbrowns in the prepared baking dish.
- 4️⃣ Add the sausage evenly over the bread or potatoes.
- 5️⃣ Mix eggs & milk: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 6️⃣ Pour the mixture over the sausage layer. Sprinkle cheese on top.
- 7️⃣ Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until eggs are set and top is golden.
- 8️⃣ Let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
✅ Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the night before, refrigerate, and bake fresh in the morning.
✅ Customize It: Swap sausage for bacon, add veggies like spinach or bell peppers.
✅ Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months.
✅ Customize It: Swap sausage for bacon, add veggies like spinach or bell peppers.
✅ Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months.