Description
This Easy Sausage and Egg Casserole is a delicious and satisfying breakfast or brunch dish that is simple to prepare and perfect for feeding a crowd. Packed with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, gooey cheese, and optional veggies, it’s a versatile recipe that can be customized to suit your tastes.
Ingredients
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Sausage Mixture:
- 1 pound sausage breakfast sausage, Italian, or spicy
Egg Mixture:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or preferred cheese blend
- 2 cups bread cubes (optional)
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- ½ cup chopped spinach (optional)
- ¼ cup diced onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 7×11-inch (or 8×11-inch) baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Prepare the Sausage: Brown your sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles. Drain any excess grease and set it aside.
- Mix the Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Assemble the Casserole: Layer cooked sausage, vegetables (if using), shredded cheese in a greased baking dish. Top with optional bread cubes if using. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 235mg
Keywords: Sausage and Egg Casserole, Breakfast Casserole, Brunch Recipe, Easy Breakfast, Sausage Bake
