Brunch Casserole
A warm, cheesy casserole perfect for brunch that combines layers of bread, sausage, cheese, and creamy eggs, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1.5 cups milk Can use dairy-free milk as a substitute.
- 2 cups cooked breakfast sausage or turkey sausage (crumbled)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese
- 3 cups cubed bread (French, brioche, or sandwich bread) Fresh bread recommended for better texture.
- 0.5 cup diced onion
- 0.5 cup diced bell pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon melted butter For greasing the baking dish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather and prepare all ingredients: cube the bread, crumble the sausage, and chop the onion and bell pepper.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease a baking dish with melted butter.
- Spread cubed bread evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Add the crumbled sausage, diced onion, diced bell pepper, and shredded cheese over the bread.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients.
- Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For additional flavor, consider adding fresh herbs or a crispy topping like breadcrumbs during the last 10 minutes of baking. Easy to customize with various meats or veggies.