Description
A creamy, cheesy breakfast casserole perfect for lazy brunches and holiday 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.
- Top with the cooked sausage and shredded cheese, spreading them out.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and sausage, ensuring all bread is soaked.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) when ready to bake.
- Remove the casserole from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving, then garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
This casserole can be prepped the night before, and leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 330mg