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Cozy Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

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A comforting and easy breakfast casserole combining savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for busy mornings or casual brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground breakfast sausage (mild sage-flavored or spicy)
  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (200 g)
  • 4 cups day-old bread cubes (~120 g), crusty white or sourdough
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
  • Black pepper to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon), freshly cracked
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  3. Cube the bread into roughly 1-inch pieces if not already cubed. Spread the bread cubes evenly in the greased baking dish.
  4. Layer the cooked sausage evenly over the bread cubes.
  5. Sprinkle 1 ½ cups (150 g) of shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage layer, reserving the rest for topping.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and combined.
  7. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, sausage, and cheese layers, allowing the bread to soak it up.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup (50 g) of cheddar cheese over the top.
  9. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and the top is golden brown with bubbling edges.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Use day-old bread to prevent sogginess. If edges brown too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Assemble the night before and refrigerate for convenience, adding 5-10 minutes to baking time if baking cold. For dairy-free, substitute cheddar with plant-based cheese and milk with almond milk. Toast fresh bread cubes if using instead of day-old bread.

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