Effortless Breakfast Sausage & Egg Bake
Start your day with this super easy and satisfying breakfast sausage casserole. Combining savory ground sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese over a simple bread base, this dish is perfect for a lazy weekend brunch or a convenient make-ahead meal any day of the week. Minimal prep for maximum flavor!
1Ingredients
- 1 poundGround breakfast sausage
- 8 countLarge eggs
- 1 cupMilk (any kind)
- 1.5 cupsShredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cupsSandwich bread, cubed
- 0.5 teaspoonSalt
- 0.3 teaspoonBlack pepper
2Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
⏱ 2 min - 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is fully browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
⏱ 8 min - 3
Evenly spread the cubed bread at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
⏱ 1 min - 4
Sprinkle the cooked and drained sausage over the bread cubes in the baking dish.
⏱ 1 min - 5
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱ 2 min - 6
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and bread in the baking dish. Gently press down on the bread cubes to ensure they absorb some of the liquid.
⏱ 1 min - 7
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
⏱ 1 min - 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden brown. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
⏱ 35 min - 9
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows it to set fully.
⏱ 5 min