Description
Warm, comforting casserole with savory sausage, toasted bread cubes, creamy eggs, milk, and melted Cheddar cheese. Perfect for make-ahead breakfasts or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
1 lb ground sausage
1 tsp mustard powder
½ tsp salt
4 large eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
6 slices white bread, toasted and cubed
8 oz shredded mild Cheddar cheese
Instructions
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Cook sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, crumble sausage and cook until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
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Make egg mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together mustard powder, salt, eggs, and milk until smooth.
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Assemble bake: Stir in cooked sausage, toasted bread cubes, and shredded cheese. Mix gently to coat evenly.
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Chill overnight: Pour mixture into a greased 9×13‑inch baking dish. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight to let flavors blend and bread absorb custard.
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Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake covered for 45–60 minutes until nearly set.
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Finish baking: Uncover, reduce heat to 325°F (165°C), and bake 30 minutes more until golden and fully set.
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Serve: Let rest briefly before cutting. Serve warm.
Notes
Use mild or spicy sausage to taste. Toasted bread absorbs liquid without getting soggy. Refrigerate overnight to improve texture. Cover baking dish initially for moisture. Cool slightly before cutting for neat slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
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