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Sausage and Egg Casserole

A layered bake of browned breakfast sausage, eggs, cheese, and optional bread and vegetables, perfect for brunch or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (sweet or spicy)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 to 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
  • 4-6 slices bread, cubed (optional) Day-old bread absorbs custard best.
  • 1-2 cups chopped vegetables (optional — spinach, bell pepper, mushrooms)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • as needed Butter or oil for greasing the baking dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or oil.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium. Crumble in the sausage and brown, stirring to break up lumps until no pink remains.
  3. Drain excess fat in the skillet or on paper towels. Spread the cooked sausage evenly in the prepared dish.
  4. If using vegetables, add them to the hot skillet and sauté briefly until just softened. Spoon them over the sausage.
  5. Scatter the cubed bread across the top if using, making an even layer.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy.
  7. Pour the egg mixture over the layers in the baking dish. Press the bread lightly so it soaks up the custard.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top in an even layer.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 25–30 minutes. The casserole is done when the eggs are set in the center and the cheese is melted and golden.
  2. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

This casserole is versatile and can be served with salads, fruit, or salsas. To make it vegetarian, use plant-based proteins and add vegetables.

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