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Easy Sausage and Egg Casserole

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This easy sausage and egg casserole is a hearty, comforting breakfast bake — layers of bread, savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese baked into one satisfying dish. It’s perfect for brunches, holiday mornings, or meal prep, and always hits the spot when I want something warm, filling, and easy.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey), crumbled and cooked
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups milk (or half‑and‑half for extra creaminess)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 cups day‑old bread, cut into cubes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Optional additions: chopped bell peppers, green onions, spinach, mushrooms

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish.
  2. Cook sausage in a skillet until browned and crumbled. Drain excess grease.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and optional garlic/onion powder.
  4. Layer bread cubes evenly in the bottom of the prepared dish.
  5. Sprinkle cooked sausage over the bread, then add shredded cheese.
  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top, gently pressing the bread down so it soaks up the liquid.
  7. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden and bubbly.
  8. Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm.

Notes

  • You can assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate, then bake first thing in the morning — great for holidays or busy mornings.
  • If you want a lower‑carb version, skip the bread and add extra veggies like spinach, mushrooms or bell peppers instead.
  • Feel free to swap the sausage for bacon or diced ham, or try different cheeses like Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or pepper jack.
  • If you like spice, use hot sausage or add a dash of hot sauce to the egg mixture.
  • Leftovers store well: refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in microwave or oven until warmed through.

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