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Easy Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

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A quick and easy breakfast casserole combining browned sausage, eggs, and melted cheese layered over cubed day-old bread. Perfect for busy mornings or feeding a crowd with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups cubed day-old bread (French bread or brioche)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Optional: chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a spatula or wooden spoon. Cook for 7-10 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Cube day-old bread into roughly 1-inch pieces and spread evenly in the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the bread cubes.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until smooth and slightly frothy.
  6. Reserve about half a cup of shredded cheese for topping. Fold the remaining cheese into the egg mixture.
  7. Slowly pour the egg and cheese mixture evenly over the bread and sausage layers. Press down lightly with a spatula to help the bread soak up the liquid.
  8. Sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top of the casserole.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes until eggs are set and the top is lightly browned. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
  10. Allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use day-old or lightly toasted bread to avoid sogginess. Room temperature eggs blend better and cook more evenly. You can prepare the casserole the night before and refrigerate; add 5-10 minutes to baking time when baking from cold. If the casserole browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil. Let rest before slicing for clean portions.

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