Description
A hearty breakfast casserole featuring savory crumbled sausage, melted cheddar cheese, and a buttery, toasted breadcrumb crust for a perfect textural contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Panko or plain breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the breakfast sausage until fully cooked and crumbled. Drain the excess grease and spread the meat evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the cooked sausage layer.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and cheese layers in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, stir the breadcrumbs into the melted butter until well coated, then sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing into portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American