Description
This sausage and egg casserole is a simple and delicious dish perfect for breakfast or brunch. Layers of savory sausage, creamy eggs, melted cheese, and optional bread or veggies make it a versatile and hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sausage breakfast sausage Italian or spicy
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or preferred cheese blend
- 2 cups bread cubes optional
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup diced bell peppers optional
- ½ cup chopped spinach optional
- ¼ cup diced onions optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F 190°C. Lightly grease a 7×11-inch or 8×11-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Brown your sausage in a skillet over medium heat breaking it into crumbles. Drain any excess grease and set it aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together eggs milk salt pepper garlic powder and smoked paprika.
- Layer cooked sausage vegetables if using shredded cheese in a greased baking dish. Top with optional bread cubes if using. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal