Description
This Crack Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate morning comfort food, packed with layers of bread, sausage, cheese, and a creamy egg mixture. Perfect for brunches, holidays, or meal prep, this irresistible dish will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 6 slices bread, cubed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and layer cubed bread, cooked sausage, and shredded cheese.
- Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients, pressing lightly to soak the bread.
- Bake covered at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 15-20 minutes until golden. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better absorption.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Add veggies like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Swap sausage for bacon or ham if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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