Description
Savor the warmth of a home-cooked breakfast with this Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Casserole. This delightful dish combines juicy sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and gooey cheddar cheese, all baked to golden perfection. Perfect for holiday brunches or cozy weekends, it’s easy to prepare and sure to bring smiles to your breakfast table. Just imagine the mouthwatering aroma filling your kitchen as you serve this comforting casserole, making every morning special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (spicy or mild)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup diced green onions (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Layer half of the cooked sausage in the baking dish. Pour half of the egg mixture over it and sprinkle with half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until eggs are set and top is lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before garnishing with green onions. Slice and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 250mg