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A hot and easy sausage breakfast casserole baked to golden perfection in a dish.

Easy Sausage & Cheddar Breakfast Bake

This Easy Sausage & Cheddar Breakfast Bake is a delicious and satisfying dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. With savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melty cheddar cheese, it's a crowd-pleaser that's simple to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • medium bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb breakfast sausage regular or spicy
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk whole milk recommended
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices bread crusts removed and cubed (day-old preferred)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese or cheddar-jack blend

Optional Ingredients

  • Diced onions
  • bell peppers
  • red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Cooking

  • In a large skillet, brown the breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks; drain excess grease and spread evenly in the baking dish.
  • Scatter the cubed bread over the sausage layer, then sprinkle one cup of shredded cheese over the bread and sausage.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined, then pour this mixture evenly over the layers in the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese over the top and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the casserole is set and golden brown.
  • Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding diced onions or bell peppers to the sausage while browning it. This bake can be assembled the night before and refrigerated, then baked in the morning for a quick and easy breakfast.