Savory Sausage and Cheese Morning Bake
Breakfast Bliss in a Dish: The Ultimate Sausage Casserole
You'll love this effortless breakfast casserole that feeds a crowd, full of savory flavors and textures. Here's the lowdown:
Difficulty: Easy-PeasyServings: 6-8 Hungry BelliesTime: 1 hour and 30 minutes, plus overnight soak time
Ingredients:- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil- 1 lb Breakfast Sausage, uncooked (e.g., Jimmy Dean)- 12 large Eggs- 2 1/2 cups Whole Milk- 2 tsp Ground Mustard (like Colman's)- 1 tsp Kosher Salt- 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper- 6 oz French or Sourdough Baguette, cubed (about 5 1/2 cups)- 3/4 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (about 2 oz)- 3/4 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese (about 2 1/2 oz)
Lay it all out:1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until brown and crumbly–about 10 minutes. Allow it to cool for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs until they're well-combined. Add milk, mustard, salt, and pepper, whisking again to mix evenly.
- Add the cooked sausage, bread cubes, and cheeses to the egg mixture, stirring it all up. Pour the mixture into a 13x9-inch baking dish, spreading it out for an even layer.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
- When you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C and position a rack in the middle. Take the casserole out of the fridge and let it warm to room temperature.
- Uncover the casserole and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 45-55 minutes. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Cook this bad boy the night before, and all that's left for the morning is popping it in the oven and waiting for breakfast bliss. Enjoy the hangover-curing, tastebud-tickling goodness!
Pro Tip: For a spicy kick, add some chili flakes or your favorite hot sauce to the egg mixture before baking. Just do it, you won't regret it!
- To intensify the flavor, consider adding chili flakes or your preferred hot sauce to the egg mixture before baking, providing a delicious spicy kick to the sausage casserole.
- When preparing the breakfast casserole, ensure you add the crumbled cooked sausage, cubed bread, and the shredded cheeses to the egg mixture before stirring it well.
- To ensure the baking process goes smoothly, always remember to add the sausage casserole mixture to a 13x9-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly, leaving room for the mixture to set during the overnight soak.
