Sausage Egg & Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage)
(Jimmy Dean style sausage rolls or chubs, use Hot, Sage, Maple, or Regular
- 12 large eggs)
(at room temperature
- ¾ cup whole milk)
(or half & half, or heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 1 cup cheddar cheese)
(sharp cheddar is preferred, grated - divided into 2 equal portions
Directions
- 1
Start out with browning the ground breakfast sausage in a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook until there are no traces of pink remaining then remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- 2
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk the dozen eggs then pour in the milk and season with salt and onion powder. Whisk again until light and fluffy.
- 4
Layer the casserole starting with ¾ of the browned breakfast sausage topped with ½ of the grated cheddar or sharp cheddar cheese. Pour the whisked egg mixture over the sausage and cheese.
- 5
Bake the egg casserole for 30 minutes, then remove and top the partially cooked eggs with the remaining cheese then sprinkle the last bit of cooked sausage over it all.
- 6
Return to your oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until the eggs are cooked completely and the cheese topping is fully melted.
- 7
Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Sausage Egg & Cheese Breakfast Casserole
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About this Recipe
Whip up a comforting, hearty meal for your loved ones with this incredibly easy Sausage Egg & Cheese Breakfast Casserole, perfect for feeding a crowd on a special morning like Christmas.
This casserole takes just 5 minutes of prep, combining classic breakfast ingredients like savory breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, and rich cheddar cheese into one satisfying dish. It's designed to be effortlessly delicious, making it ideal for busy holidays or convenient meal prep throughout the week.
You're in for a truly satisfying breakfast experience with this casserole. Each bite delivers the savory punch of breakfast sausage, melded perfectly with tender, custardy eggs and pockets of melted, sharp cheddar cheese. It's a robust, comforting dish that will warm you from the inside out, making everyone feel right at home. Despite its impressive yield for 8 servings, this recipe is straightforward to prepare, ensuring a rewarding outcome even for novice cooks.
One of the best parts of this breakfast casserole is how easily it adapts to your preferences. You can tailor the flavor profile by choosing your favorite breakfast sausage, whether that's a spicy 'Hot' variety, aromatic 'Sage', subtly sweet 'Maple', or classic 'Regular' Jimmy Dean style. For an extra creamy texture, swap the whole milk for half & half or heavy cream. And while sharp cheddar is preferred for its robust flavor, any good quality grated cheddar cheese will work beautifully.
This hearty Sausage Egg & Cheese Breakfast Casserole is tailor-made for gatherings, especially celebratory occasions like Christmas morning. It’s a complete meal on its own, guaranteed to keep everyone satisfied and fueled for a festive day.