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Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole - Easy Egg Bake Recipe!

Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole

This hearty breakfast casserole combines savory sausage with melted cheese and golden eggs for a comforting meal perfect for holiday mornings or busy weekdays. The dish features a perfect balance of flavors with rich sausage, creamy eggs, and sharp cheddar cheese. It's versatile enough to adapt with hash browns or keep low-carb for different preferences.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb Breakfast Sausage
  • 1 tbs Dried Minced Onion
  • 1 Dozen Eggs
  • 3/4 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese (divided)

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • casserole dish
  • oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Brown sausage in a skillet breaking up as it cooks. Add dried minced onion to the sausage as it browns.
  2. Add one dozen eggs to a mixing bowl and whisk. Add milk, salt and black pepper and whisk together to combine.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F
  4. Add 3/4 of the cooked sausage to the bottom of a casserole dish.
  5. Top the sausage with 1/2 of the grated cheese.
  6. Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and cheese.
  7. Place into your preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until nearly set.
  8. After 30 minutes top the casserole with the remaining cheese and top with the reserved cooked sausage.
  9. Return to the oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes so that the cheese is well melted.
  10. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

Let casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking for easier cutting. Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight - add 10-15 minutes to baking time. Vegetarian option: substitute sausage with sautéed mushrooms and bell peppers.