Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole

Elevate your mornings with this Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole, the ultimate blend of convenience and comfort! Packed with hearty breakfast favorites like crumbled sausage, gooey cheddar cheese, and colorful bell peppers, this dish is a harmony of protein, flavor, and texture. Featuring a luscious egg and milk custard infused with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, plus cubes of day-old bread that soak up every delicious drop, this breakfast bake is prepped the night before and baked fresh in the morning. Perfect for holidays, brunch gatherings, or busy weekdays, this crowd-pleasing casserole offers effortless preparation, a golden-brown finish, and serves up to eight hungry guests. Make your mornings stress-free and delicious with this irresistible breakfast recipe! Keywords: make ahead breakfast casserole, easy breakfast recipes, overnight egg casserole, sausage and cheese breakfast bake.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 pcs large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 lb cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled
• 6 cups cubed bread (day-old is best)
• 1 cup diced bell peppers
• 0.5 cup chopped green onions
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter for greasing

Directions

Step 1

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with unsalted butter and set aside.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the cubed bread to the egg mixture, stirring gently to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid.

Step 4

Mix in the cooked sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, diced bell peppers, and green onions.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Cover the dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Step 7

When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 8

Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes while the oven preheats.

Step 9

Bake the casserole uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.

Step 10

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2761.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5934.1

Total Fat 313.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 130.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 2138.0mg	0%
Sodium 13062.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 517.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.1g	0%
Total Sugars 62.6g
Protein 270.4g	0%

Vitamin D 543.7IU	0%
Calcium 3237.1mg	0%
Iron 30.1mg	0%
Potassium 3665.1mg	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: 47.3%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 34.6%