Family-Style Breakfast Casserole Bake
A hearty and flavorful breakfast casserole, perfect for feeding a crowd. This dish combines bread, sausage or bacon, eggs, cheese, and vegetables into a delicious baked meal.
Equipment
- Oven
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6-8 slices day-old bread, cubed (sourdough, brioche, or white bread)
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled, or 8-10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk (whole, 2%, or unsweetened almond milk)
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend of your favorites)
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Butter or oil for greasing the baking dish for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange cubed bread in the prepared dish, then scatter cooked sausage or bacon, diced onion, and bell pepper over the bread.
Assemble Casserole
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and sausage, gently pressing the bread to ensure it absorbs the liquid.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake and Serve
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is set and golden brown.
- During the last 5-10 minutes, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and continue baking until melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use day-old bread as it absorbs the egg mixture better. You can prepare this casserole the night before and bake it in the morning. Customize with your favorite vegetables or cheeses!