Sausage Cheddar Breakfast Casserole

Start your morning off right with this hearty and flavorful Sausage Cheddar Breakfast Casserole, a perfect make-ahead dish that’s ideal for feeding a crowd! Packed with savory ground breakfast sausage, gooey shredded cheddar cheese, and fluffy cubes of day-old bread, this casserole is bound together with a rich mixture of eggs, milk, and a hint of garlic. The golden, cheesy topping makes it irresistibly delicious, while a sprinkle of optional green onions adds a fresh pop of color and flavor. Ready in under an hour, this easy breakfast recipe is perfect for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or any time you need a satisfying meal to kickstart the day. Simply bake, slice, and serve for a warm, comforting dish everyone will love! Keywords: breakfast casserole, sausage cheddar casserole, easy brunch recipe, make-ahead breakfast.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground breakfast sausage
• 8 Large eggs
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 cups Day-old bread, cut into cubes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Butter (for greasing the dish)
• 2 Green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 9x13-inch casserole dish to prevent sticking.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Spread the cubed bread evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.

Step 5

Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the cubed bread layer.

Step 6

Pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the sausage and bread, ensuring it soaks through the bread cubes.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the casserole.

Step 8

Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. You can test doneness by inserting a knife into the center—it should come out clean.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 10

Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2220.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5058.5

Total Fat 303.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 128.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 2137.4mg	0%
Sodium 11543.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 350.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.0g	0%
Total Sugars 44.3g
Protein 237.2g	0%

Vitamin D 543.8IU	0%
Calcium 3022.3mg	0%
Iron 32.8mg	0%
Potassium 3170.0mg	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: 53.7%

Protein: 18.7%

Carbs: 27.6%