Description
Rich, cheesy, and hearty, this Overnight Breakfast Casserole is the perfect make-ahead dish for busy mornings or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
1 pound breakfast sausage
8 jumbo eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4–1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried chives or 1 tablespoon fresh chives
2 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups yellow sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup extra sharp white cheddar cheese
10 slices butter or sandwich bread, cubed
Instructions
1. Cook and crumble sausage until browned; drain.
2. Whisk eggs, salt, pepper, cayenne, mustard, sage, chives, and half-and-half.
3. In a buttered 13″x9″ dish, layer bread, sausage, and cheese.
4. Pour custard evenly over layers, submerging bread.
5. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F, let rest 20 minutes.
7. Bake 45–50 minutes until golden brown. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can prepare this casserole up to 24 hours in advance. Try adding spinach or mushrooms for a twist!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Overnight Breakfast Casserole, Breakfast Casserole Dishes, Brunch Casserole