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Basic Breakfast Egg Casserole With Sausage

Diana
An all-in-one breakfast like this sausage breakfast casserole is a fabulous dish for holiday and weekend mornings.
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Course Breakfast, Breakfast Casserole, Brunch, Eggs, Sausage
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 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 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.
Keyword breakfast casserole, egg casserole, sausage
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