Ultimate Savory Breakfast Bake
A hearty and flavorful breakfast casserole packed with sausage, vegetables, eggs, and cheese, perfect for feeding a crowd.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- large skillet
- large bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, mild
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, red, diced
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cubed stale sourdough bread
- hot sauce for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook breakfast sausage until no longer pink, then drain excess grease.
- Add diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet with the sausage and cook until softened.
- Spread the cubed sourdough bread evenly over the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Scatter the cooked sausage, onion, and bell pepper mixture over the bread layer.
- Sprinkle half (½ cup) of the shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage mixture.
Baking
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture over all ingredients in the baking dish, ensuring they are submerged.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until set, golden brown, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Serving
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Serve with a dash of hot sauce, if desired.
Notes
For best results, use day-old or slightly stale bread to prevent the casserole from becoming soggy. You can also customize this bake with other vegetables like mushrooms or spinach.