Breakfast Casserole from Southern Living

Start your morning with the hearty and comforting "Breakfast Casserole from Southern Living," a crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for lazy weekends, holiday brunches, or meal prepping for the week. This easy breakfast casserole combines layers of savory ground breakfast sausage, fluffy cubes of white bread, and gooey melted cheddar cheese, all soaked in a rich, velvety egg and milk mixture seasoned with mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Topped with optional green onions for a pop of freshness, this casserole bakes to golden perfection in just under an hour. With its make-ahead potential and ability to serve up to eight, this dish delivers simplicity and flavor in every slice.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground breakfast sausage
• 6 slices White bread
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 6 Large eggs
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried mustard powder
• 1 tablespoon Butter or cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, sliced (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Step 3

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles. Drain any excess grease and set aside.

Step 4

Cut the white bread slices into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.

Step 5

Evenly sprinkle the cooked sausage over the bread cubes, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and mustard powder until fully combined.

Step 7

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, sausage, and cheese layers, ensuring all the bread is soaked.

Step 8

Optional: Sprinkle sliced green onions over the top for added flavor and color.

Step 9

Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set in the middle.

Step 11

Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing into portions and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1650.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3741.1

Total Fat 278.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 122.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 1763.9mg	0%
Sodium 9174.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 127.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g	0%
Total Sugars 32.6g
Protein 179.9g	0%

Vitamin D 509.7IU	0%
Calcium 2894.8mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 2830.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.1%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 13.7%