Description
Hearty Sausage Breakfast Casserole brings comfort and flavor to morning tables, blending savory ingredients into a delightful morning feast. Cheese-topped layers and rich sausage promise a satisfying start that will make you crave every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
Dairy:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) whole milk or 2% milk
- 2 cups (200 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup (25 grams) shredded Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 6 slices bread, cubed (white, whole wheat, or French bread)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 375°F (190°C) and coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light layer of cooking lubricant.
- Transform ground sausage into crispy, golden crumbles by sautéing in a skillet over medium heat. Eliminate excess fat through careful draining, then reserve the meat.
- Create a harmonious egg mixture by vigorously blending eggs with milk, introducing aromatic seasonings like garlic and onion powders, complemented by salt and pepper.
- Construct the casserole’s foundation by arranging bread cubes as the initial layer within the prepared dish. Distribute the sautéed sausage crumbles evenly, followed by a generous cascade of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Gently pour the whisked egg mixture across the layered ingredients, ensuring complete saturation of the bread cubes. Apply gentle pressure to enhance liquid absorption.
- Enhance the casserole’s texture by sprinkling Parmesan cheese over the surface for an additional flavor dimension.
- Slide the assembled dish into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 35-40 minutes until the top achieves a golden-brown complexion and the center sets firmly.
- Allow the casserole a brief resting period of 5 minutes after removing from the oven, enabling structural stabilization.
- Elevate the presentation by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley, then serve while warm to maximize gustatory pleasure.
Notes
- Prep ahead by cooking sausage and chopping ingredients the night before to streamline morning assembly and reduce stress.
- Customize the casserole with different protein options like diced ham, crumbled bacon, or vegetarian sausage crumbles for varied flavor profiles.
- Enhance texture by using day-old bread or slightly stale bread cubes, which absorb egg mixture more effectively and create a more consistent, creamy result.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, reheating individual portions in the microwave for a quick breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 715 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 225 mg