Savory Sausage & Cheddar Breakfast Casserole

Savory Sausage & Cheddar Breakfast Casserole

90 mins
easy
8 servings

A hearty and flavorful breakfast casserole, perfect for a weekend brunch or a quick weekday meal. This recipe combines savory sausage with melty cheese and fluffy bread for a satisfying and comforting dish.

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Equipment Needed

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

  • 2.00 tablespoonsUnsalted Butter(Divided)
  • 1.00 poundPork Sausage (Casings Removed)(Sweet or Spicy)
  • 1.00 mediumYellow Onion(Chopped)
  • 1.00 loafWhite Sandwich Bread(18 slices, crusts removed, cubed)
  • 2.50 cupsSharp Cheddar Cheese(Grated)
  • 0.50 cupFresh Parsley(Chopped)
  • 6.00 largeEggs
  • 2.00 cupsHalf-and-Half
  • 1.00 teaspoonSalt(Scant)
  • 0.25 teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Cook sausage in a skillet until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Sauté chopped onion in the same skillet until softened. Add to sausage.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Add bread cubes, cheese, and parsley to the sausage and onion mixture. Mix well.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, salt, and pepper.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Pour egg mixture over the bread mixture. Mix gently.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Pour into the prepared baking dish and cover with plastic wrap.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.

Estimated time: 120 minutes

9

Bake uncovered for 60 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.

Estimated time: 60 minutes

10

Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Estimated time: 10 minutes