Sausage Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bake - Easy Make-Ahead Recipe
RECIPE BY COLLINS MEGAN
PREP
15 mins
15 mins
COOK
35 mins
35 mins
CALS
380 kcal
380 kcal
YIELD
12 servings
12 servings
The Story
Best Ever Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Bake: Your New Morning Favorite!
Best Ever Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Bake: Your New Morning Favorite!
What You'll Need
✓1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
🥚10 large eggs
🥛2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
🥛1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for richness)
🧂1 tsp salt
🌶️1/2 tsp black pepper
🧄1/4 tsp garlic powder
✓6-8 slices day-old bread, cubed (about 4 cups)
🧀2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend)
🍯Optional garnishes: fresh chives, parsley, hot sauce
How to Make It
🌡️ STEP 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
🥣 STEP 2
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream (if using), salt, pepper, and g...
👨🍳 STEP 3
Scatter the cubed bread evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
🍳 STEP 4
Sprinkle the cooked and crumbled sausage over the bread cubes.
👨🍳 STEP 5
Evenly distribute 1.5 cups of the shredded cheese over the sausage and bread.
🥣 STEP 6
Pour the egg mixture slowly and evenly over the ingredients in the dish, ensuring the b...
👨🍳 STEP 7
Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnig...
⏲️ STEP 8
If chilled, remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake covered for 20 minu...
⏲️ STEP 9
Remove foil, sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese, and bake uncovered for another...
⏲️ STEP 10
Let the bake rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh herbs...
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