Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipe with Sausage
Start your day with this Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipe with Sausage, the ultimate comfort dish for busy mornings or weekend brunch. Loaded with eggs, cheese, and savory sausage, this make-ahead breakfast is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a crowd. Whether you use bread or hash browns as a base, this casserole bakes to golden perfection — giving you a cozy, satisfying meal every time.
Ingredients
- Core Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 1 pound breakfast sausage turkey, or chicken, cooked and crumbled
- 4 cups bread cubes or shredded hash browns
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or blend
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional Add-ins:
- 1 cup diced bell peppers or onions
- 1 cup spinach or mushrooms
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder or paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook sausage in a skillet until browned; drain excess fat.
- Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and seasonings in a large bowl.
- Layer bread or hash browns in the prepared baking dish.
- Add cooked sausage and vegetables evenly over the base.
- Pour egg mixture over the layers, ensuring full coverage.
- Top with cheese and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Make ahead: Assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate. Bake fresh in the morning.
- Bread tip: Day-old bread works best since it absorbs the egg mixture well.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Reheat: Warm in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for 10 minutes or microwave individual portions.