Description
Start your day with a delightful Overnight Breakfast Casserole that combines fluffy eggs, savory sausage, and melty cheddar—all baked to perfection. This dish is an easy, make-ahead breakfast option that will impress your family and friends at any gathering. With its colorful layers and inviting aroma, it’s the ideal centerpiece for lazy Sunday brunches or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 pound sausage (spicy or mild)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 cups day-old bread cubes
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; chop bell peppers and onions.
- In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until frothy.
- Stir in cooked sausage, cheese, bell peppers, onions, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in bread cubes gently.
- Pour into a greased baking dish; cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg