Make Ahead Breakfast

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A hearty make-ahead breakfast casserole combining savory sausage, melted cheese, and bread cubes, baked to perfection. Ideal for busy mornings or weekend brunches, this dish offers comforting flavors with minimal morning prep, making it perfect for family gatherings or meal prep enthusiasts.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. bulk sausage
  • 2 slices bread, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Instructions

  1. Cook sausage until browned or done; drain well.
  2. Spread bread cubes in a buttered 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish.
  3. Top with cooked sausage, then sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  4. Combine eggs, milk, salt, and dry mustard; beat well.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese and bread in the dish.
  6. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes or until set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

424 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.3g 29% DV
Total Fat 16.2g 21% DV
Carbs 55.4g 20% DV
Fiber 0.4g 1% DV
Sugar 13.4g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10470.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 378.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 106.8mg 36% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 117.8mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 4.7mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.9mcg 5% DV
Calcium 319.3mg 25% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV

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

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