Description
A creamy, comforting breakfast casserole perfect for easy mornings and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bread, cubed
- 1 pound sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 12 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, place the cubed bread evenly across the bottom.
- Top with the cooked sausage and shredded cheese, creating a delicious layer.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and sausage, ensuring every piece of bread is soaked through.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
- In the morning, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the casserole from the fridge and allow it to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, until the eggs are set and the top is beautifully golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Optional: garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color.
Notes
This dish is designed to be prepared the night before for convenience. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 300mg