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Sausage and Egg Casserole (Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast)

Sausage and Egg Casserole

A hearty sausage and egg casserole baked until fluffy and golden. Perfect for make-ahead breakfasts, brunch gatherings, or easy family meals.
Course: Breakfast / BrunchCuisine: AmericanPrep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 40 minutesTotal Time: 50 minutesServings: 6Calories: ~420 kcal per serving

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Casserole
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage pork, turkey, or chicken
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk or half-and-half
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika optional
  • Cooking spray or butter for greasing

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat.
  3. Spread cooked sausage evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the sausage.
  5. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
  6. Pour egg mixture evenly over the sausage and cheese.
  7. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Final Thoughts

Sausage and egg casserole is a timeless comfort dish that never goes out of style. It’s warm, filling, and deeply satisfying—everything a great breakfast or brunch recipe should be. With its simple preparation and hearty flavors, it’s the kind of meal that brings people together around the table without stress.

What makes this casserole truly special is its versatility. It works for quiet mornings at home, busy weekdays, holiday breakfasts, or feeding a crowd. You can adapt it endlessly while still enjoying that familiar, comforting core.

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If you’re looking for a dependable recipe that’s easy to make and always delivers, sausage and egg casserole is one worth keeping close. It’s cozy, practical, and exactly the kind of dish that makes mornings feel a little more comforting.