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Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
Try this Easy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole Recipe today! The simple ingredients make this simple sausage breakfast casserole the best!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 894 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups day-old bread cubes (about 1-inch cubes)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup fresh chives (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are softened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the bread cubes to the prepared baking dish. Top with the sausage mixture and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and sausage, ensuring all bread cubes are moistened.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the casserole is set and golden brown on top.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped fresh chives before serving. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Prepare the casserole the night before, cover, and refrigerate. In the morning, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
- Bread choice: Use a hearty bread like sourdough or French bread. Day-old bread works best as it absorbs the egg mixture without becoming too soggy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
894kcal
(45%)
Carbohydrates
91g
(30%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
262mg
(87%)
Sodium
1626mg
(68%)
Potassium
637mg
(18%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
1224IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
539mg
(54%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 894
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 894kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 91g | 30% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 262mg | 87% |
| Sodium | 1626mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1224IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 539mg | 54% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.