Description

This Crack Breakfast Casserole is a delicious, cheesy, and hearty morning bake perfect for breakfast or brunch. Made with cubed bread, savory breakfast sausage, eggs, cheddar cheese, and a blend of spices, it is easy to prepare and ideal for feeding a crowd. Optional bell peppers and green onions add extra flavor and texture. You can assemble it the night before for a quick and stress-free morning meal.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

8 slices of bread, cubed
1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
8 large eggs
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Optional Ingredients

1/2 cup diced bell peppers
1/2 cup green onions, sliced

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to ensure easy removal of the casserole.
Layer Bread: Spread the cubed bread evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the base layer for the casserole.
Add Sausage and Vegetables: Evenly sprinkle the cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage over the bread cubes. If using, add the diced bell peppers and sliced green onions over the sausage layer.
Mix Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Pour Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers of bread, sausage, and vegetables in the baking dish, ensuring it soaks through.
Add Cheese: Top the casserole evenly with the shredded cheddar cheese to create a cheesy crust once baked.
Bake: Place the uncovered casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole is fully set in the center and the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes. Slice into portions and serve warm.

Notes

This casserole can be prepared the night before by assembling it in the baking dish, covering it, and refrigerating overnight; bake fresh in the morning.
Add cooked bacon or ham for extra savory flavor as a variation.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat leftovers in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
For a gluten-free version, substitute the bread with gluten-free bread.