Sausage McMuffin Egg Bake
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Sausage McMuffin Egg Bake
Description
Sausage McMuffin Egg Bake starts by cooking breakfast sausage until browned and slicing it into chunks. Eggs are partially cooked in a pan, then combined with milk, salt, and pepper. English muffins are cut into pieces and toasted until slightly browned. Layers of toasted muffin chunks, sausage, cheddar cheese, and the egg mixture are assembled in a baking dish and baked until set and lightly browned.
The baking results in a dish with a soft, custard-like interior made from eggs and milk, interspersed with chunks of sausage and crispy muffin pieces that add texture contrast. Cheddar cheese contributes flavor and richness throughout. The method blends the components so flavors meld during the bake, while maintaining distinct textures.
This casserole is suited to breakfast or brunch and is served warm. Maple syrup can be added on top for a balance of savory and sweet. The layered approach lets each bite include sausage, egg, cheese, and muffin.
Ingredients
- 12 egg divided
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- 2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 16 oz breakfast sausage (since I was a kid, I use and LOVE Farmer John)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (I put a half a pound in chunks in my food processor and it gave me perfect little bits)
- 8 English muffins If you use a smaller variety like Thomas, you will need 12, large
- maple syrup , for topping
Instructions
- Cook sausage on high heat, you want the color on the outside, the rest will bake through in the oven.
- Remove from pan, let cool and slice into chunks.
- Drain/wipe fat from pan if you would like to use butter to cook the eggs. If you want to cook them in sausage fat instead, drain all but about a tablespoon and heat the pan on medium high.
- Break 6 eggs into a bowl, add them to the pan and poke the yolks.
- Stir a bit just to spread the yolks around a bit.
- Cook until just set and remove from pan.
- Spray either your cast iron skillet or 8x8 inch pan with cooking spray.
- Cut the English muffins into chunks and toast at 375 degrees until slightly browned and crispy, about 7-9 minutes.
- Whisk the rest of the eggs, milk, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Add toasted English Muffin chunks, eggs, sausage and cheese in layers to your pan.
- Pour the egg mixture over it evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Enjoy with maple syrup!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 501 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 501kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 289mg | 96% |
| Sodium | 1216mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 735IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 306mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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