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Sausage Egg Cheese Casserole

A comforting casserole combining savory sausage, creamy eggs, and melted cheese, perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 slices bread cubed

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish (9x13 inches)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned.
  2. While the sausage is cooking, cube the bread into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. In the baking dish, layer the cubed bread, cooked sausage, and half of the shredded cheese.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and sausage layers.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the casserole.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the casserole for 45 minutes.
  8. Once out of the oven, let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, add chopped vegetables like bell peppers or onions to the sausage while cooking.