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Easy Breakfast Casserole

A simple and hearty breakfast casserole made with eggs, sausage, bread, and cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb breakfast sausage cooked and crumbled
  • 6 cups bread cubes
  • 8 eggs large
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar or blend
  • 2 tbsp butter for greasing dish
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Skillet
  • 9x13 baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook sausage in a skillet until browned; drain excess grease.
  3. Spread bread cubes evenly in the baking dish.
  4. Top with cooked sausage and shredded cheese.
  5. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
  7. Bake for 35–40 minutes until set and lightly golden.
  8. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning.