Sausage Breakfast Casserole
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4.7
Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Description
The recipe begins by cooking and draining the breakfast sausage to remove excess fat. The base layer of cubed white bread is placed in the baking dish followed by cooked sausage and shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. An egg mixture containing milk, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper is whisked and poured over the layered ingredients. Pressing the ingredients gently ensures the bread is well saturated.
Baking at 350°F for about 30 minutes allows the egg custard to set firmly while melting the cheese and binding the layers together. The combination of cheeses adds creamy, mild sharpness, while the mustard powder introduces subtle warmth to balance the richness. The bread cubes absorb the liquid, resulting in a soft but structured texture throughout the casserole.
This casserole is a convenient make-ahead or overnight dish suitable for serving groups at breakfast or brunch. Its balance of protein, dairy, and bread makes it filling and warm, especially suited for cooler mornings or gatherings. Leftovers can be reheated carefully to retain moisture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage seasoned
- 12 ounce cheddar cheese shredded, cheese mix
- 12 ounce Monterey jack cheese shredded, cheese mix
- 4-5 cups white bread about ½ loaf I used Sara Lee Artesano Bread, diced 1/2 inch cubes
- 1¾ cups milk
- 4 egg
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder dry
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a baking 8 inch round or 8 x8 inch square pan with a 2 inch height.
- In a large skillet cook sausage over medium-high heat breaking up pieces into the size you prefer. Once cooked drain excess oil.
- In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper.
- Place the bread cubes on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Put drained sausage over the bread. Cover with shredded cheese and then pour the egg mixture over all the ingredients. Gently press the mix down with a spoon ensuring all the pieces are saturated with the egg mix.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 913 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 913kcal | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 24g | 141% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 250mg | 83% |
| Sodium | 1895mg | 79% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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