Description
A hearty and delicious breakfast casserole featuring sausage, bread, and cheese, perfect for a morning delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pork sausage (mild or hot)
- 8 cups day-old bread cubes (about 1-inch pieces)
- 10 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly toasted and dry. Place toasted cubes into the baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain off excess grease. Spread the cooked sausage over the bread cubes in the dish.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage and bread.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and dry mustard powder until fully combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden and bubbly. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps it set completely.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for the best texture.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or onions for more flavor.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 300mg