Cheesy Savory Breakfast Casserole: The Perfect Family Brunch Dish
By Ava Mitchell
This Cheesy Savory Breakfast Casserole is a warm, comforting dish that's ideal for family gatherings or lazy Sunday mornings. With layers of custard-soaked bread, savory beef sausage, and a gooey, cheesy topping, it delivers rich flavors and a satisfying texture. It's easily assembled ahead of time, making your brunch stress-free while impressing everyone at the table. Perfect for sharing, it reflects the joy of gathering and the tradition of cooking for loved ones.
Ingredients
- •1 cup milk
- •1 cup cream
- •8 large eggs
- •6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- •4 ounces savory beef sausage (cooked and crumbled)
- •4 cups day-old crusty bread (torn into pieces)
- •1 teaspoon dry mustard
- •1 salt (to taste)
- •1 black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Brown the beef sausage in a skillet, crumbling it into small pieces as it cooks.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, dry mustard, salt, and pepper.
- 3
In a buttered baking dish, layer half of the torn bread, followed by the crumbled sausage and half of the shredded cheese.
- 4
Repeat with the remaining bread, sausage, and cheese, finishing with a layer of cheddar.
- 5
Evenly pour the egg custard mixture over the layers, ensuring all bread is soaked.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
410
Protein
21g
Fat
28g
Carbs
18g
