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Basic Breakfast Egg Casserole With Sausage

Diana Rattray
An all-in-one breakfast like this sausage breakfast casserole is a fabulous dish for holiday and weekend mornings.
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Servings 6 servings
Calories 486
Course Breakfast, Breakfast Casserole, Brunch, Eggs, Sausage
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 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 cheddar cheese, sharp

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 26gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 269mgSodium: 1034mgPotassium: 424mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 730IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 271mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword breakfast casserole, egg casserole, sausage
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