Great Breakfast Casserole

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A hearty breakfast casserole combining bread, hot sausage, and cheddar cheese, baked to perfection with a custard of eggs and milk. It's ideal for weekend brunches or family gatherings, offering warm, savory flavors that satisfy a crowd and can be prepared the night before for convenience.

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Ingredients

  • 6 slices bread
  • 1 lb hot sausage
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese
  • 7 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons dry mustard

Instructions

  1. Layer bread cubes, cooked hot sausage, and grated Cheddar cheese in a buttered baking dish.
  2. Combine eggs, milk, salt, and dry mustard; pour over the layered ingredients in the dish.
  3. Refrigerate overnight.
  4. Bake the casserole in a 350°F oven for 1 hour.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

428 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.1g 32% DV
Total Fat 16.3g 21% DV
Carbs 55g 20% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 12g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10163mg 100% DV
Potassium 361.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 176.8mg 59% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1930.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 17mg 19% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 380mg 29% DV
Iron 8.5mg 47% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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