
Overnight Egg and Sausage Breakfast Casserole
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Overnight Egg and Sausage Breakfast Casserole
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A delicious overnight sausage and egg breakfast casserole that is prepared the night before, and ready to bake in the morning!
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Ingredients
- 6-8 slices white bread , crust removed
- 4 cups freshly shredded colby jack cheese , or cheddar cheese
- 12 ounces pork sausage
- 1/4 medium onion , chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper , chopped
- 4 ounce can diced green chiles
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
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Instructions
- Remove the crust from the bread slices. Lightly butter or grease a 9x13'' baking pan.
- Arrange the bread slices in the baking dish to cover the bottom of the pan, with no spaces.
- Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up into small pieces. Drain Grease and remove to plate.
- Add onions and bell peppers to skillet and saute until slightly tender, 3-5 minutes. Add green chiles.
- Sprinkle freshly grated cheese evenly over the the bread in the 9x13'' pan. Add the cooked sausage evenly on top, followed by the onions, bell pepper, and green chiles.
- Whisk the eggs in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add milk, salt, paprika, oregano, black pepper, garlic powder, and dry mustard and whisk well to combine.
- Slowly stir the egg mixture as you pour it evenly all over the top of the assembled casserole. Cover baking dish and place in the refrigerator overnight (or refrigerate for at least 6 hours)
In the morning:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake (uncovered) for 50-60 minutes or until center is set and outside edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 15 minutes before cutting into it and serving.
Notes
- Freezing Instructions: Prepare the full recipe, but don't bake it. Cover pan with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil and freeze for 2-3 months. Allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then let it come to room temperature before baking according to recipe instructions.
- Variations:
- Veggies: Add more veggies or different veggies, like mushrooms or spinach. Use your favorite kind of cheese!
- Salsa: Substitute salsa for the green chilies.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
354kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
787mg
(33%)
Potassium
249mg
(7%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
860IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
9.9mg
(11%)
Calcium
398mg
(40%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
Protein | 20g | 40% |
Fat | 25g | 38% |
Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
Sodium | 787mg | 33% |
Potassium | 249mg | 5% |
Sugar | 3g | 6% |
Vitamin A | 860IU | 17% |
Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 11% |
Calcium | 398mg | 40% |
Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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