Description
This Overnight Breakfast Casserole is a savory and satisfying dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. With layers of hearty sausage, fluffy eggs, crusty bread, and melted cheese, it’s a delicious way to start the day. Prep it the night before for an easy morning meal that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups cubed French bread (day-old or slightly dried)
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
- cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Grease the Baking Dish: Preheat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Cook the Sausage: Brown and crumble the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Prepare the Casserole Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Add bread cubes, cooked sausage, 1 cup of cheese, green onions, and red bell pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- Chill Overnight: Pour the mixture into the prepared dish, top with remaining cheese, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Let the casserole sit at room temperature, then bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Serve: Rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can customize this casserole with different meats, vegetables, or cheeses based on your preferences.
- This dish can be made ahead for easy mornings or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
