Cheesy Breakfast Casserole
Start your morning with this hearty and flavorful Cheesy Breakfast Casserole, packed with eggs, cheese, and savory sausage for a satisfying breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups cubed bread (day-old works best)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Spread the cubed bread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cooked sausage, diced onions, and bell peppers evenly over the bread cubes.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over all the ingredients in the dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Drizzle melted butter over the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives before baking, or serve with a side of salsa or hot sauce.