Cheesy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole Delight
This delicious breakfast casserole combines savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheddar cheese, making it a perfect make-ahead dish for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 cups stale or day-old bread cubed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- ½ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and layer cubed bread at the bottom.
- Spread the cooked sausage over the bread and add diced bell peppers if using.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and sausage, pressing down gently.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until firm and golden.
- Allow to cool, garnish with green onions, cut into squares, and serve warm.
Notes
Great for serving a crowd; can be prepared the night before.