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Easy Sausage and Egg Casserole

A fuss-free breakfast casserole packed with scrambled eggs, sausage, and cheese, perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage Preferably spicy for added flavor.
  • 8-10 large eggs Whisked until smooth.
  • 0.5 cups milk Used to enhance creaminess.
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheese Cheddar is recommended, but any cheese will work.
Optional Add-ins
  • to taste chopped veggies (spinach, peppers, mushrooms) Add for extra nutrition and flavor.
  • 1-2 cups chunks of bread Use day-old bread if desired for more filling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brown the breakfast sausage in a skillet until crumbly and browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Mix in the shredded cheese, and any optional veggies or bread if using.
  5. Layer the cooked sausage in a greased casserole dish and pour the egg mixture over it.
  6. Sprinkle additional cheese on top if desired.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until set and golden.
  2. Check the center for doneness; it should not be runny.

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge overnight before baking. It also freezes well for quick meals later. Enjoy it warm or cold as leftovers!