Description
A delicious and hearty breakfast casserole perfect for holiday gatherings, combining eggs, cheese, sausage, and vegetables.
Ingredients
- Eggs: 8 large eggs
- Milk: 2 cups of milk
- Bread: 6 slices of day-old bread, cubed
- Cheese: 2 cups of shredded cheese (cheddar or blend)
- Sausage: 1 lb of cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage
- Bell Peppers: 1 cup of diced bell peppers
- Onions: 1 cup of diced onions
- Salt: 1 teaspoon of salt
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by cubing the bread, chopping the bell peppers and onions, and cooking the sausage.
- Assemble the casserole by greasing a baking dish, layering the cubed bread, sausage, sautéed vegetables, and cheese.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper, then pour over the layered ingredients.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator overnight.
- Day-old bread works best for texture.
- Customize with optional add-ins like spinach, different cheeses, or spices.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze individual squares for up to 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: breakfast casserole, holiday recipe, easy breakfast, make-ahead breakfast