Sunrise Breakfast Casserole Recipe with Crumbled Sausage and Eggs
This Sunrise Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a morning meal. It combines eggs, sausage, cheese, and vegetables for a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage crumbled
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup diced onions
- 4 cups cubed day-old bread
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the crumbled breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread the cubed bread evenly across the bottom.
- Layer the cooked sausage over the bread, followed by the diced bell peppers and onions.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients, ensuring everything is well-coated.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until set and cheese is melted.
- Allow to cool slightly before garnishing with parsley and serving warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference.