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Egg Bake Casserole

Sausage and Cheese Egg Bake Casserole Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground pork sausage
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 6 cups day-old crusty bread cubes (about 8 oz)
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp sliced green onions (optional)

Method
 

  1. Brown sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth and slightly frothy.
  3. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Layer half the bread, half the sausage, and half the cheese. Repeat with remaining bread, sausage, and cheese. Pour egg mixture evenly over the top, press down gently, cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Uncover dish and bake 45 to 55 minutes, until puffed and golden and a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  5. Let rest 10 minutes, then slice and serve hot with green onions if desired.

Notes

If you're short on time, you can skip the overnight soak, but aim for at least 30 minutes so the bread starts to soften. The 10-minute rest after baking is important for clean slices.