Breakfast Sausage Casserole (Print Version)

Hearty sausage, egg, and cheese bake perfect for feeding a crowd.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound breakfast sausage, casings removed

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced

→ Dairy & Eggs

04 - 8 large eggs
05 - 2 cups whole milk
06 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Bread

08 - 6 cups day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard powder
12 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika

→ For Greasing

13 - Butter or nonstick spray

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, 3–4 minutes. Drain excess fat.
03 - Spread the bread cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish. Top with the cooked sausage and vegetables.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, mustard powder, and paprika until well combined.
05 - Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese and all the mozzarella.
06 - Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and sausage in the baking dish. Gently press the bread down so it soaks up the liquid.
07 - Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.
08 - Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until golden and set in the center. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can assemble it the night before and just pop it in the oven, which means you are not stuck at the stove while everyone else is drinking coffee and chatting
  • It feeds a crowd without any fancy techniques or expensive ingredients
02 -
  • If you assemble this the night before and bake it straight from the fridge, add about 10 extra minutes to the covered baking time
  • Pressing the bread into the liquid is not optional, it is the difference between a cohesive casserole and bread soup with chunks floating on top
03 -
  • Cutting your bread into uniform 1 inch cubes ensures even soaking and baking
  • Letting the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing is not optional patience, it is structural necessity
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