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Linda S. Smith

Breakfast Casserole

A comforting and versatile breakfast casserole featuring bread, eggs, and sausage, perfect for family gatherings or weekday breakfasts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 slices bread, cubed (day-old bread works great)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk (whole or your choice of dairy)
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled Feel free to swap out for a plant-based option.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
  3. In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, layer the cubed bread. Add the cooked sausage and half of the shredded cheese on top.
  4. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers of bread and sausage.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  6. Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate overnight, or let it sit for about 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 30 minutes.
  2. After this, uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole is cooked through and the top is golden brown.
  3. Allow it to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 680mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, slice and freeze individual portions wrapped in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer bag.

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