Description
This delightful Breakfast Casserole features a perfect blend of flavors with pork sausage, sharp cheddar, and creamy eggs. Easy to prepare in advance, it’s ideal for gatherings like Father’s Day brunch, ensuring a delicious and satisfying meal for all your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 10 large eggs lightly beaten
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups cubed bread
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced red pepper optional
- sliced green onion optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease a 9x13x2-inch casserole dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the pork sausage over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until it's fully cooked and no longer pink.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the lightly beaten eggs, milk, and fine sea salt until the mixture is well combined.
- Layer half of the cubed bread in the prepared casserole dish, followed by half of the shredded cheddar cheese, half of the black pepper, half of the diced red pepper, and half of the cooked sausage. Repeat these layers once more.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the casserole dish.
- Cover and refrigerate the casserole overnight or bake it immediately.
- If baking later, heat the oven to 325°F and bake the uncovered casserole for 60-75 minutes or until the eggs are set. If the top browns too quickly, cover it loosely with foil.
- Before serving, if desired, sprinkle sliced green onions on top. Serve warm.
Notes
This casserole can be prepared the night before to save time on busy mornings.
For additional flavor, consider adding spices such as paprika or hot sauce to the egg mixture.
Feel free to customize the ingredients by adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg