This easy casserole is the perfect weekend or holiday morning breakfast or brunch. The casserole is prepared the night before, so all you have to do is pop it in the oven in the morning. A combination of eggs, cheese, and sausage make it a complete protein-rich meal that’s quick and easy to prepare and bake. A basic breakfast casserole is a versatile dish that can be altered. Try adding different ingredients. Swap out the sausage with bacon or diced ham or add different seasonings.
What To Serve With Breakfast Casserole
- Green Salad: A salad of mixed greens, sliced grape tomatoes, and a light vinaigrette adds color and texture to a breakfast or brunch.
- Avocado Slices: Avocado slices add color and complement the savory flavors of the breakfast casserole.
- Hash Browns or Home Fries: Crisp fried potatoes or hash browns can add pleasant crunch to a breakfast casserole meal.
- Pastries or Bread: Toast, muffins, quick bread, English muffins, croissants, or bagels are good choices.
- Hot Sauce or Salsa: Put a Mexican twist on your egg casserole meal with salsa or hot sauce.
- Fresh Fruit: A melon salad or sliced fruit or whole berries can add freshness to a breakfast egg bake.
Basic Breakfast Egg Casserole With Sausage
An all-in-one breakfast like this sausage breakfast casserole is a fabulous dish for holiday and weekend mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Eggs, Sausage, Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pork sausage (bulk, not links)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- dash nutmeg
- 3 slices Italian bread (or homemade bread)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Crumble the sausage into a large skillet and place it over medium heat. Cook the sausage until no longer pink, stirring frequently. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, ground mustard, salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg. Add the drained sausage, bread cubes, and shredded cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. Cover the baking dish and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator about 1/2 hour before baking.
- Preheat the oven to 325 F.
- Bake for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the casserole is set. A knife inserted into the center of the custard should come out clean.
