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Breakfast Casserole

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Breakfast Casserole for Easy Mornings

This Breakfast Casserole is a comforting make-ahead dish featuring fluffy layers of bread, savory sausage, and melty cheese, perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound Pork Sausage Can substitute with cooked bacon or diced ham.
  • 6 cups Day-Old Bread Cubes Use crusty bread like French or sourdough.
  • 8 large Large Eggs Acts as a binding agent.
For the Custard
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Can substitute with low-fat or plant-based milk.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Consider skim or evaporated milk as alternatives.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt recommended for better flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Can swap for white pepper.
  • 1 tablespoon Dry Mustard Powder Dijon mustard can work as an alternative.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese Opt for Gruyère or Swiss for variations.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Toast the bread cubes in the oven for about 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. In a skillet, cook the pork sausage over medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Layer the toasted bread cubes in the baking dish, then add the cooked sausage, and top with cheese.
  5. Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, and mustard until smooth, then pour over the layers.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake for 40-50 minutes until golden.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make-ahead tip: Assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate overnight for convenience.

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