Easy Sausage Breakfast Casserole : Hearty, Cheesy & Perfect for Make-Ahead Mornings
Wake up to comfort with this Sausage Breakfast Casserole — a warm, hearty dish layered with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and soft bread or hash browns. It’s simple to prep the night before and bake fresh in the morning, making it perfect for holidays, brunches, or busy weekdays. One bite and your whole kitchen will smell like a cozy morning hug!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 6–8 1x
Ingredients
1 lb ground breakfast sausage
6 large eggs
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 cups cubed bread (or 3 cups frozen hash browns)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional: chopped green onions or bell peppers for extra flavor
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, seasonings, and half the cheese.
Add cubed bread (or hash browns) and cooked sausage to the egg mixture. Stir to combine.
Pour mixture into prepared dish. Top with remaining cheese.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is set and golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 340
- Carbohydrates: 15g