Description
This golden Buttery Breakfast Casserole combines eggs, cheese, and sausage for a make-ahead morning meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick/113g) unsalted butter, divided (6 tbsp melted, 2 tbsp for greasing)
- 8 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound (450g) breakfast sausage, casings removed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 cups (200g) sourdough bread, cubed (about 4 slices)
- 2 cups (226g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of butter, ensuring all sides are well-coated.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it into crumbles.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet with the sausage. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are softened but still retain some bite.
- Remove the sausage mixture from heat and drain excess fat on paper towels. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs until smooth and uniform. Add milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, whisking until well combined.
- Slowly whisk in 6 tablespoons of melted butter into the egg mixture until incorporated.
- Arrange bread cubes in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, pressing down gently.
- Spread the cooled sausage mixture evenly over the bread layer, then sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture over the layers, allowing it to seep between the bread cubes and other ingredients. Tap the dish gently on the counter to eliminate air bubbles.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
- When ready to bake, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes while preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, then sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top and continue baking for 10-15 minutes more, until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before garnishing with sliced green onions and serving.