Overnight Sausage Egg Casserole
A hearty, make-ahead breakfast casserole perfect for busy mornings. Featuring savory pork sausage, crusty bread, and melted cheddar cheese.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Large skillet
- Whisk
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 4 cups day-old bread cubed
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Egg Mixture
- 10 large eggs lightly beaten
- 4 cups milk
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the pork sausage thoroughly, then drain any excess fat and set it aside.
- Lightly butter a 9x13 inch baking pan. Evenly spread the cubed day-old bread across the bottom.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the bread cubes in the pan.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt, onion powder, and pepper until everything is well combined.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and cheese. Then, sprinkle the cooked sausage over the top.
- Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap or foil and place it in the refrigerator to chill overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Remove the cover and bake for about 1 hour, or until the center is set.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutrition per serving: Calories: 264, Total Carbs: 14g, Net Carbs: 14g, Fats: 15g, Protein: 17g.
