Bw's Breakfast Casserole

Start your day with the ultimate comfort food: BW’s Breakfast Casserole! This hearty, make-ahead breakfast bake combines savory ground breakfast sausage, sautéed onions, and day-old bread cubes, all enveloped in a creamy egg and milk mixture. Topped with a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese, this casserole is baked to golden perfection, creating a crispy top and a fluffy, flavorful center. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this easy breakfast casserole is ready in just over an hour, making it ideal for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or meal prep. With just a handful of classic pantry staples, it’s a no-fuss, satisfying meal that delivers bold flavors with every bite. Don't forget to garnish with fresh herbs or pair with fresh fruit for a complete breakfast feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 pieces large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 cups day-old bread, cubed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon butter or non-stick spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked. Transfer the sausage to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.

Step 4

Using the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Add the cubed bread, cooked sausage, sautéed onions, and 1.5 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl. Gently fold the mixture until the bread is coated evenly with the egg mixture and the ingredients are distributed.

Step 7

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the top of the casserole.

Step 9

Cover the dish 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 casserole is golden brown and set in the center.

Step 11

Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Slice into portions and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3138.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7282.1

Total Fat 325.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 131.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 2123.4mg	0%
Sodium 15749.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 778.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.2g	0%
Total Sugars 76.5g
Protein 321.9g	0%

Vitamin D 541.7IU	0%
Calcium 3600.8mg	0%
Iron 60.6mg	0%
Potassium 4605.0mg	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: 40.0%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 42.5%