Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole: Sausage, Egg and Cheese
Quite possibly the easiest recipe ever that brings the greatest results and raves! And you can make it ahead so you can just pop it in the oven in the morning.
Servings: 8
Calories: 319kcal
Cost: Varies
Equipment
- 1 9 x 13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs breakfast sausage
- 9 eggs, large
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 ½ tsp dry mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 slices white bread, torn into pieces
- ½ cup grated cheese, your choice (sharp Cheddar or Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for a little spice are all good choices.)
Instructions
- Grease a a 9"x13" baking dish with butter or vegetable oil. Set aside.
- Break up and brown the sausage in a skillet set over medium heat. Drain thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, mustard and salt together until well incorporated. Add the bread pieces, cheese, and sausage. Stir until well mixed.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature while you preheat the oven to 350F. Bake the casserole for about 50 minutes, until firm throughout and lightly browned on top. Serve hot!
Notes
I start this hearty country dish on Christmas Eve to serve on Christmas morning. It’s a family tradition as well as a family favorite. It's great for a company breakfast any time of year, too, because it makes a lot. This recipe multiplies well. You can easily double it by using two 9 x 13 baking dishes, to feed 16.
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 1mg
