Description
Indulge in the comfort of an Easy Sausage and Egg Casserole, a versatile dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. This delightful recipe combines savory sausage with creamy eggs and optional veggies, making it a hearty meal that satisfies everyone at the table. With only 15 minutes of prep time and the flexibility to customize ingredients to your liking, this casserole is not just simple to make but also ideal for gatherings or meal prep. Whether served alongside fresh fruit or a light salad, each bite offers a delicious blend of flavors that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sausage (breakfast, Italian, or spicy)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or preferred cheese blend)
- Optional: 2 cups bread cubes
- Optional: diced bell peppers
- Optional: chopped spinach
- Optional: diced onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until crumbled; drain excess grease.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Layer cooked sausage in the baking dish with optional veggies and cheese; add bread cubes if desired.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over layers.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and center is set.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 220mg