A hearty and delicious breakfast casserole featuring savory cooked sausage, cubed bread, and melted Cheddar cheese all baked together in a flavorful custard of eggs and milk seasoned with dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Perfect for a satisfying morning meal or brunch.
Total Time:1 hour
Yield:6 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 pound breakfast sausage
6 slices of bread, cubed
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
6 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Assemble Casserole: Spread the cubed bread evenly in the prepared baking dish. Layer the cooked sausage over the bread, then sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese on top.
Mix Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Pour and Bake: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, sausage, and cheese layers in the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the casserole is set and golden brown on top.
Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving to allow the casserole to set further.
Notes
Use day-old bread for better absorption of the custard mixture.
Turkey sausage can be substituted for a leaner option.
Add chopped vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor and nutrition.
Letting the casserole sit for 5-10 minutes after baking helps it slice more cleanly.
For a vegetarian version, replace sausage with sautéed mushrooms or plant-based sausage.
