Easy Sausage and Egg Casserole
This easy sausage and egg casserole is a delicious and hearty breakfast or brunch option. Packed with flavorful sausage, eggs, cheese, and optional veggies, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any morning gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45-50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
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- 1 pound sausage breakfast sausage, Italian, or spicy
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or preferred cheese blend
- 2 cups bread cubes (optional)
Seasonings and Veggies:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- ½ cup chopped spinach (optional)
- ¼ cup diced onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet, cook the sausage until browned; drain excess grease.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Assemble: Layer the bread cubes, cooked sausage, veggies, and cheese in the baking dish. Pour the egg mixture over the top.
- Bake: Bake for about 45-50 minutes or until the casserole is set and golden on top.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can customize this casserole by adding your favorite veggies like mushrooms, tomatoes, or even jalapeños.
- For a make-ahead option, assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate it. Bake it in the morning for a quick breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg
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