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Best Breakfast Casserole

Best Breakfast Casserole

This Best Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and delicious way to start your day. Packed with eggs, vegetables, and savory sausage, it’s perfect for family breakfasts or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, this casserole will quickly become a breakfast favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish
  • 1 non-stick cooking spray or butter
  • 1 skillet
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb breakfast sausage
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 cups diced bread Preferably day-old.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers Any color.
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • optional chopped fresh parsley For garnish.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned, breaking it into pieces as it cooks. Drain excess grease and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano until well combined.
  • Add the cooked sausage, diced bell peppers, diced onions, and bread cubes to the egg mixture. Gently fold all ingredients together until the bread is well-coated.
  • Grease the 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  • Pour the breakfast casserole mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly.
  • Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the casserole is set in the center and the top is golden brown.
  • Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

Feel free to customize this casserole with your favorite vegetables, meats, or cheeses.
This dish can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator overnight. Just bake it in the morning.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.