Baked Breakfast Casserole Recipe with Sausage

This Baked Breakfast Casserole is a great way to start your day. But that’s not all, it is also an amazing way to end your day! This hearty meal is perfect to eat anytime – breakfast, lunch, or dinner. An egg casserole that kids will love as their breakfast for dinner meal!

WHAT KIND OF SAUSAGE SHOULD I USE?

There are plenty of breakfast casserole recipes, you can be creative with it. And for this recipe, there is no specific type of sausage needed to be used. You can use any sausage you have on hand. Here are kinds that you can try out next time:

BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

A favorite selection is ground breakfast sausage, either mild or spicy. Its spiced taste blend complements many great breakfast items nicely.

TURKEY SAUSAGE CRUMBLES

A less fattening choice without losing flavor.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE

Use mild or hot Italian sausage for something a little different. When using links, be sure to take out the casings.

VEGETARIAN

There are lots of veggie or vegan sausage bits that may be used in place of meat if you’d rather do without.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

This casserole recipe is already an incredible savory breakfast on its own. It will definitely have your taste buds wanting more. Breakfast casserole is a filling and flexible dish that goes well with many different types of sides to make a well-rounded and complete dinner. To go with your casserole, try these fantastic choices:

1. Fresh Fruit

​Sliced fruits are always a nice pair to any dish. Be sure to include melon and berries.

2. Buttermilk Biscuits

​These biscuits will be a great side to balance out flavors!

3. Bacon

Of course we can’t forget bacon! Whether it’s turkey bacon or Canadian bacon, it will be a perfect pair to the casserole.

4. Hash Browns

Golden brown potatoes are the best. They go well with anything! Crispy hash browns and soft, creamy casserole will surely be a lovely combination.

5. Bread

Toast or English muffins with butter and jam. Yum!

WHAT KIND OF BREAD IS BEST FOR BREAKFAST CASSEROLE:

When choosing bread for this recipe, you would want the type that is able to soak up the egg mixture. But also not being too mushy even if it absorbs the liquid. Here are some options for you:

White Bread

Standard sandwich bread, if a little stale, is ideal.

Sourdough

Holds up well to soaking and adds a hint of acidity.

French Bread

This type of bread has a solid structure that makes them ideal for absorbing the egg mixture.

​Brioche

These dense, eggy breads have a soft, yet substantial texture and a mildly sweet flavor.

Ciabatta

Breakfast casseroles benefit greatly from its airy structure and crispy exterior.

Whole Grain Bread

Provides additional fiber, a nutty flavor, and slightly more texture.

INGREDIENTS

To make this easy breakfast casserole, you are going to need the following ingredients:

• Sausage
• Bread
• Milk
• Eggs
• Shredded Cheese
• Dried Mustard

HOW TO MAKE BAKED BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Now that you have gathered all of your ingredients, it is time to make this yummy recipe. Follow the instructions below for the best results!

STEP ONE: COOK SAUSAGE

Grab your ingedrients and start with cooking your ground sausage until they are brown. Make sure to drain excess oil from the sausage.

STEP TWO: PREP BREAD AND EGG

Once you are done with the sausage, start tearing up the bread into bite size pieces. After that, get the eggs and a large mixing bowl to beat the eggs in. Pour in the milk then toss in some salt and dried mustard into the mixture.

STEP THREE: PUTTING THE INGREDIENTS TOGETHER

Get a baking dish and layer the bread pieces on the bottom. 

Top the bread with cooked sausage.

Layer the top with some cheese.

Pour egg mixture into the pan with the rest of the ingredients.

Cover and place in refrigerator for about 7 to 8 hours or overnight before baking.

STEP FOUR: BAKE THE CASSEROLE

​Take out of the refrigerator and cover with foil when you’re ready to cook. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, bake without the foil for an additional 15 minutes.

STEP FIVE: SERVE

​That’s it, you now have an amazing quick breakfast to serve for dinner to the whole family. Enjoy!

EASY BAKED BREAKFAST CASSEROLE RECIPE

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