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Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb mild or hot Italian sausage
  • 8 cups cubed day-old bread (1-inch pieces)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Sliced green onions, for finishing

Method
 

  1. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium-high, breaking it apart, for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and cooked through; drain on paper towels.
  2. Whisk the eggs, milk, cream, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer half the bread, half the sausage, 1 cup cheddar, and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Repeat layers, then pour the custard evenly over everything and press down gently.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes until puffed and golden, rest 10 minutes, top with green onions, and serve.

Notes

Plan ahead: the casserole must soak overnight, so do the assembly the night before. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.