Savory Cornbread Breakfast Casserole Your New Favorite Brunch Dish

This Cornbread Breakfast Casserole is a comforting and delicious dish, perfect for brunch, combining the sweetness of cornbread with savory sausage and cheese.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Casserole

4 cups Cornbread cut into large cubes
1 pound Breakfast Sausage can use chicken or turkey sausage
1 cup Green Bell Pepper diced
2 cups Cheddar Cheese freshly grated

For the Custard Mixture

2 cups Milk can substitute with non-dairy milk
6 large Eggs

For Seasoning

1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
1 teaspoon Pepper freshly cracked preferred
1 teaspoon Onion Powder or fresh onion if preferred
1 teaspoon Paprika sweet or smoked according to preference

For Garnish

1/4 cup Green Onion chopped, for garnish

Equipment

9x13 baking dish
Whisk
Mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
Layer the cubed cornbread in the bottom of the baking dish, followed by the breakfast sausage, diced green bell pepper, and cheddar cheese.
In a bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika until well blended.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the center is set and lightly golden on top.
Let the casserole cool for about 10 minutes before garnishing with chopped green onions and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider using day-old cornbread for the best texture and add extra veggies to amp up flavor.

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