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Overnight Breakfast Casserole (with bread)

This Overnight Breakfast Casserole made with brioche bread is a twist on my Classic Breakfast Casserole, but much more decadent and perfect for a holiday morning crowd. Make ahead the night before and breakfast will be a breeze.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 661 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 cups brioche bread or buns cubed and air dried the night before
  • 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
  • 1 cup onion finely diced
  • 10 eggs beaten
  • 3 cups Half & Half
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

2 days before you want to cook your casserole
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  1. Cube up 6 cups of brioche bread or buns and place on large cookie sheet in open air to dry out.
the night before you want to cook your casserole
  1. Brown diced onion and sausage in a skillet over medium/high heat until sausage has some crispy pieces and onion is almost caramelized. This goes quicker if you break into small pieces as you cook.
  2. Prepare a 9x13 baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. Place crusty bread cubes in baking dish and sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese.
  4. Add sausage/onion mixture evenly to casserole dish.
  5. Combine the remaining ingredients (except the last cup of cheese) and pour evenly over other ingredients in dish.
  6. Top with remaining cheese.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
the morning of
  1. Preheat oven to 325° F.
  2. Pull casserole dish out of refrigerator and let sit for 30-40 minutes on counter.
  3. Remove plastic wrap and bake for 1 hour or until eggs are set.
  4. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Feel free to add any vegetables or other meat you'd like (mushrooms, spinach, peppers, ham, bacon, etc.).

Nutrition Information

Calories 661kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 54g (83%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 19g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 407mg (136%) Sodium 906mg (38%) Potassium 523mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1259IU (25%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 452mg (45%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 661

% Daily Value*

Calories 661kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 54g 83%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 19g 95%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 407mg 136%
Sodium 906mg 38%
Potassium 523mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1259IU 25%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 452mg 45%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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