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Cheesy Sausage Egg Cheese Casserole

Cheesy Sausage Egg Cheese Casserole

Cheesy sausage egg and cheese breakfast casserole with a soft bread base and golden top
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8

INGREDIENTS

Casserole

  • 1 lb breakfast sausage
  • 10 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 cups day old bread cubes
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • nonstick spray.

Optional

  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ½ cup diced bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp sliced green onions for garnish
  • hot sauce to serve.

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep and assemble

  • Preheat oven to 350 F and grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish
  • Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through then drain excess fat
  • Spread bread cubes in the baking dish and top with cooked sausage and 2 cups of the cheese
  • Whisk eggs milk salt pepper garlic powder and paprika until fully combined then pour evenly over the casserole and gently press bread to soak.

Bake and serve

  • Top with remaining 1 cup cheese and bake until the center is set and the top is lightly browned about 40 to 50 minutes
  • Rest 10 minutes then slice and serve with green onions and hot sauce if desired.

Notes

1. Make ahead by assembling covering and refrigerating up to 12 hours then bake as directed. Swap cheddar with Monterey Jack pepper jack or a cheese blend. Use turkey sausage or chicken sausage for a lighter option. Add onion bell pepper mushrooms or spinach for more vegetables. If browning too fast tent with foil for the last 10 to 15 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g