Overnight Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
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Overnight Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
Description
This dish assembles cooked sausage with diced bell pepper and onion, combining these with cubed white bread and a generous amount of cheddar cheese in a baking pan. The beaten eggs mixed with milk, dry mustard powder, salt, and pepper are poured over the layered ingredients. Refrigerating the casserole overnight ensures the bread soaks fully in the custard, resulting in a custardy interior once baked.
Baking uncovered at 350°F for 45 minutes the next morning produces a golden brown crust and a soft, flavorful center. The sharp cheddar cheese brings a rich, tangy element that complements the sausage and vegetables.
This casserole is suitable for a hearty breakfast or brunch, serving several people easily. It pairs nicely with fresh fruit or a simple green salad for a balanced meal.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days and freeze well in individual portions for up to 4 months. Reheat gently in a microwave or oven to maintain texture.
Ingredients
- ½ green bell pepper diced, or red bell pepper
- ½ onion diced, medium
- 1 pound sausage your choice of mild to hot, bulk
- 6 lices white bread cubed
- 8 egg beaten
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese grated, sharp
Instructions
- Cook the bell pepper, onion, and sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through (no pink remains). Drain on paper towels.
- Cut bread into about ½ inch cubes.
- Beat together the eggs, milk, mustard, salt, and pepper
- In a lightly greased 13x9 baking pan or casserole dish, layer the bread cubes, sausage and cheese in that order.
- Pour the milk and egg mixture all over making sure to get some onto all the bread cubes.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning, preheat the oven to 350F. Uncover casserole and bake for 45 minutes.
Notes
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 4 days in a covered container to maintain freshness.
- Freeze individual portions wrapped in freezer bags; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Reheat in microwave or oven to warm through without drying out.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 443kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 240mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 863mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 357mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 896IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 353mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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