Quick Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
A quick and delicious sausage and cheese breakfast casserole, perfect for a speedy morning meal.
Equipment
- oven
- Baking dish
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked, crumbled breakfast sausage can substitute ham or bacon
Bread Base
- 4 slices day-old bread cubed
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheese and cooked sausage.
- Arrange the cubed bread evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, pressing down gently to soak the bread.
- Sprinkle any remaining cheese or sausage on top if desired.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
Use slightly stale or day-old bread for the best texture in the casserole. To make this ahead, assemble the casserole completely, cover it, and refrigerate for up to 12 hours. Add 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 21gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 650mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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