Easy Sausage and Egg Casserole
A delicious and customizable breakfast or brunch dish loaded with sausage, eggs, and cheese, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 pound sausage breakfast sausage, Italian, or spicy
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or preferred cheese blend
- 2 cups bread cubes optional
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 cup diced bell peppers optional
- 0.5 cup chopped spinach optional
- 0.25 cup diced onions optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 7×11-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a large bowl.
- Layer cooked sausage, optional vegetables, and shredded cheese in the greased dish. Top with bread cubes if using, then pour the egg mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Customize with optional vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or onions. Leftover bread can be used for the bread cubes.