Description
Hearty classic breakfast beef sausage and egg casserole delivers comfort and nostalgia in every savory bite. Rich layers of seasoned ground beef, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese create a satisfying morning meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) beef sausage (mild or spicy)
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Egg and Bread Mixture:
- 8 large eggs
- 6 cups cubed bread (day-old or lightly toasted)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light grease coating to prevent sticking.
- Crumble the beef sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, cooking thoroughly until browned. Drain excess fat and set the meat aside.
- Whisk eggs, milk, cream, and seasonings in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and fully integrated.
- Create a base layer in the baking dish by evenly distributing bread cubes across the entire surface.
- Scatter the cooked beef sausage crumbles uniformly over the bread layer to ensure consistent flavor distribution.
- Gently pour the seasoned egg mixture across the bread and sausage, carefully saturating all bread cubes with the liquid.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top, creating a complete cheese coverage.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld together.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until the center sets and the top transforms into a golden, bubbling surface.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to stabilize the structure.
- Slice into portions and garnish with chopped green onions for added freshness before serving warm.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Magic: Assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate, allowing bread to soak up egg mixture for deeper flavor and more tender texture.
- Bread Swap Trick: Use day-old or slightly stale bread for better absorption and a more structured casserole that holds its shape perfectly.
- Low-Carb Transformation: Replace bread cubes with cauliflower florets or sliced zucchini for a keto-friendly version without compromising on taste.
- Spice It Up: Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or add red pepper flakes for a zesty kick that elevates the classic breakfast flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg