Easy Breakfast Casserole with Eggs & Cheese - Family Favorite!
RECIPE BY OLIVIA PARKER
PREP
20 mins
COOK
45 mins
CALS
350 kcal
YIELD
12 servings
The Story

Best Ever Family-Favorite Breakfast Casserole with Eggs and Cheese
What You'll Need
๐Ÿฅ“1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled (or bacon/ham)
โœ“6-8 cups day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
๐Ÿง€2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (plus more for topping)
๐Ÿฅš12 large eggs
๐Ÿฅ›2 cups whole milk
๐Ÿง‚1 tsp salt
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ1/2 tsp black pepper
๐Ÿง„1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
โœ“2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or parsley, for garnish
How to Make It
๐Ÿณ STEP 1
Cook and crumble the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until no lon...
๐Ÿงผ STEP 2
Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread half of the bread cubes evenly over the ...
๐Ÿณ STEP 3
Sprinkle the cooked sausage over the bread cubes, followed by 1.5 cups of the shredded ...
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ STEP 4
Top with the remaining bread cubes.
๐Ÿฅฃ STEP 5
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder (if usi...
๐Ÿฅฃ STEP 6
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and cheese in the baking dish. Gently press ...
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ STEP 7
Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, o...
๐ŸŒก๏ธ STEP 8
When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Remove the casserole from the...
โฒ๏ธ STEP 9
Remove the plastic wrap. Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for ...
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ STEP 10
Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top...
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ STEP 11
Let the casserole rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh...
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