Best Breakfast Casserole Recipe with Sausage
A hearty, make-ahead breakfast casserole with sausage, eggs, cheese, and bread—perfect for brunch or meal prep!
Ingredients
Protein & Dairy
- 1 lb 450 g ground breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups 480 ml milk (whole or 2%)
Bread & Cheese
- 6 slices bread cubed (~4 cups)
- 2 cups 200 g shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup 25 g shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
Seasonings & Garnish
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional garnish
Instructions
Prep & Preheat
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Cook the Sausage
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown sausage, breaking into crumbles (~7 mins).
- Drain excess grease (leave 1 tbsp for flavor).
Make the Egg Mixture
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
Assemble the Casserole
- Layer bread cubes in the baking dish.
- Top with cooked sausage and cheddar cheese.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over everything. Press bread lightly to submerge.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top (if using).
Bake & Rest
- Bake uncovered 35–40 mins until golden and set (knife test: clean).
- Let rest 5 mins before slicing.
Garnish & Serve
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley (optional).
Notes
- Make-Ahead: Assemble the night before, refrigerate, and bake in the morning (+5–10 mins).
- Vegetarian Option: Replace sausage with sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
- Storage: Keep leftovers refrigerated (3 days) or frozen (2 months). Reheat in oven or microwave.