The Ultimate Easy Sausage and Egg Casserole
A comforting sausage and egg casserole that combines savory flavors and versatile ingredients, perfect for weekend brunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 1 pound breakfast sausage (Italian or spicy)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups bread cubes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- ½ cup chopped spinach (optional)
- ¼ cup diced onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 7×11 or 8×11-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a large bowl.
- In the greased baking dish, layer cooked sausage, chosen veggies, and cheddar cheese. Add bread cubes if using.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over the layers.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Customize with different cheeses or veggies; ensure ingredients are well-dried to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
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