Description
This English Muffin Breakfast Casserole with Sausage is a hearty and delicious morning meal perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings. Featuring savory breakfast sausage, toasted English muffins, creamy eggs, and melted cheddar cheese, this casserole combines classic breakfast flavors in an easy-to-make baked dish. Drizzle with maple syrup for a touch of sweetness and enjoy a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Muffin Base
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 6 English muffins (1 package), cut into 1.5-2 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Egg Mixture
- 8 eggs
- ½ cup half and half or milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or American cheese)
Optional Dip
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350˚F to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook the sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it up as you stir until fully cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the English muffins: Cut the English muffins into bite-sized pieces, about 1.5-2 inches square, to create a hearty base for your casserole.
- Mix eggs and dairy: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half (or milk), salt, and pepper until fully combined and smooth.
- Assemble the casserole base: Place the cut English muffin pieces into a medium (approximately 2-quart) casserole dish. Drizzle the melted butter over the muffins then toss gently so all pieces are coated.
- Add the sausage: Distribute the cooked sausage evenly over the butter-coated English muffins, mixing gently to combine throughout the base.
- Pour the egg mixture: Carefully pour the whisked eggs over the sausage and muffin mixture, allowing it to soak in evenly.
- Add cheese topping: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the egg mixture.
- Bake the casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, cut into 8 squares, and serve warm. Optionally, offer maple syrup on the side for dipping.
- Share your creation: Take a photo of your delicious breakfast casserole and share it on Instagram tagging @easyfamilyrecipes to join the community!
Notes
- Storing: Keep the baked casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze it for up to 1 month.
- Freezing before baking: Assemble but do not bake. Wrap the casserole tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and bake as usual, possibly extending baking time.
- Freezing after baking: Bake and cool completely. Wrap whole dish or slices in plastic and foil, freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in fridge overnight, then reheat in oven or microwave.
- Cheese options: You can substitute cheddar cheese with American cheese or your preferred melting cheese for different flavor profiles.
- Serving suggestion: Drizzle with maple syrup for a sweet contrast to the savory casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 439 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1036 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 231 mg
Keywords: English muffin breakfast casserole, sausage breakfast casserole, baked egg casserole, easy breakfast bake, brunch casserole, savory breakfast dish
