Easy Sausage and Egg Casserole
A hearty casserole layered with savory sausage, seasoned eggs, gooey cheese, and rustic bread—perfect for cozy gatherings or make-ahead mornings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage pork, turkey, or plant-based
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or blend
- 2 cups cubed bread day-old or toasted, optional
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper optional
- 1/2 cup diced onion optional
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Brown sausage in a skillet, breaking up as it cooks. Drain fat and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Layer sausage, bread, cheese, peppers, and onion in the dish.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over layers. Gently press down to soak bread.
- Bake uncovered about 35–40 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing to serve.
Notes
Make ahead: Assemble the night before, bake in the morning. For a gluten-free version, use GF bread. Add veggies, or switch sausage for ham or plant-based crumbles.