Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole

Name: Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 9 h 15 min
Yield: 10 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound pork sausage; 10 large eggs; 3 cups milk; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 6 cups cubed bread; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; ½ cup diced red pepper; sliced green onion

User Reviews

4.4

3,096 reviews

Good

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
9 hrs 15 mins
Servings
10
Course
Breakfast

Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole

Iris Warren

Report

Make-ahead breakfast casserole is loaded with sausage, cheese and eggs. Assemble it the night before for a simple, delicious breakfast in no time!

Share:

I Made This!

2,322 people made this

Print

620 people printed this

Save this

1,857 people saved this

Ingredients

Servings

1 pound pork sausage
10 large eggs lightly beaten
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
6 cups cubed bread
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup diced red pepper optional
sliced green onion optional

Add Ingredients to Shopping List

Recommended Tools for this Recipe

Instructions

Grease a 9x13x2-inch casserole dish.
In large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink.
In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and salt until thoroughly combined.
Evenly distribute half the bread into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with half the cheese, half the black pepper, half the red pepper, and half the sausage. Repeat layers.
Pour egg mixture evenly over casserole.
Cover and refrigerate overnight, or bake immediately.
When you're ready to bake the casserole, preheat oven to 325°F. Bake uncovered for 60-75 minutes, or until eggs are set. If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover the casserole dish with foil.
If desired, sprinkle the casserole with sliced green onions. Serve warm.

Notes

I typically use mild pork breakfast sausage in this recipe, but feel free to use any pork sausage you like. Try using a hot/spicy pork sausage for a spicy twist!
You can use any bread you like in this casserole, although a sourdough sandwich loaf is my personal favorite. I like to toast my bread before incorporating it into the casserole, but this step is optional.