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Simple Breakfast Casserole with Sausage

A cozy, filling breakfast casserole made with sausage, eggs, and bread that’s perfect for feeding a crowd or for meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound Breakfast sausage Pork, turkey, or chicken all work.
  • 8 large Eggs
  • 2 cups Milk Whole milk makes it richer, but any milk works.
  • 5-6 cups Bread, cubed Slightly stale bread is perfect.
  • 2 cups Shredded cheese Cheddar is classic, but a blend is great.
  • 1 small Onion, diced Optional but recommended.
  • 1 medium Bell pepper, diced Optional for color and sweetness.
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • pinch Garlic powder or paprika Optional.
  • as needed Butter or oil For greasing the pan.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Brown the sausage in a skillet, then drain the grease.
  • If using, cook the onion and bell pepper in the same pan until softened.
  • Grease a 9x13 baking dish and add the bread cubes.
  • Sprinkle the cooked sausage and veggies over the bread.
  • Add the cheese on top.
  • Whisk together the eggs and milk with salt and pepper, then pour it over the casserole.
  • Press the bread down gently to soak it in the egg mixture.
  • Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 45 minutes, until puffed and set in the middle.

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time and is versatile with ingredients. For variations, use hashbrowns or tater tots instead of bread.
Keyword Breakfast Casserole, Comfort Food, Easy Breakfast, Meal Prep Breakfast, Sausage Casserole